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Cotton is produced in agricultural systems that produce food
and fiber according to clearly established standards. Agriculture prohibits the use of toxic and persistent chemical
pesticides and fertilizers, as well as genetically modified organisms.
It seeks to build biologically diverse agricultural systems, replenish
and maintain soil fertility, and promote a healthy environment. Agriculture is increasingly being perceived as a more viable and
sustainable mode of agriculture than conventional agriculture.
Worldwide, production and trade have grown an average 20-25%
per annum in recent years. |
