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Clothing is big business for agriculture, with conventional cotton representing 10% of all agriculture in the world. However, production methods are causing serious damage to the environment, biodiversity and human health.

We have seen the Fairtrade stamp on products since 1994. It is endorsed by some of the UK’s biggest names from Gregg’s to John Lewis. However, in recent years, some brands and retailers have moved away from Fairtrade in favour of their own standards.

The latest ADAS crop development reports give an indication on cereal and oilseed crop condition and emergence as at the end of November.

With consumers waking up to the impact of fast fashion and how their clothes are made, it is important for clothing retailers and consumers to understand the key sustainability risks in textile supply chains.

The final potato report is now available. Progress is reported against total area of surveyed regions, including earlies but excluding seed.

The second of our GB potato lifting progress reports has just been launched by AHDB.