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11/02/2019 – Afrika

Afrika

Afrika ist Wachstums- und Chancenkontinent der Zukunft

Wirtschaftliche Entwicklung Afrikas im Mittelpunkt der am 10. Februar beginnenden Reise von Bundesentwicklungsminister Gerd Müller nach Ghana. By Editorial staff

23/01/2019 – Interview

Interview

Question Time: Demand for CmiA Cotton Increases

As an initiative of the Aid by Trade Foundation, Cotton made in Africa (CmiA) has been committed to sustainable cotton production in Africa since 2005 ... By Editorial staff

10/12/2018 – interview

interview

A new Paradigm of Value Addition for Africa

Africa produces 1.5 million tons of cotton lint, from which most of it is exported. But especially in East Africa a new motion of change seems to drive ... By Editorial staff

07/12/2018 – cotton cultivation

cotton cultivation

Breaking Yield Barriers in Africa

Over the past 30 years, cotton yields in Africa have been stagnant at an average of 350 kg of lint per hectare (ha). By Editorial staff

Garment- and leather shoe-manufacturing, along with cultivation of agricultural products (mainly coffee), are the main industries in Ethiopia © Stoll

21/11/2018 – Stoll in Africa

Stoll in Africa

A success story!

H. Stoll AG & Co. KG, leading manufacturer of flat knitting machines, based in Reutlingen, has been working with the African market for over 40 years. ... By Editorial staff

Ernte auf einem ökologisch bewirtschafteten, regenbewässerten Baumwollfeld in Uganda © Klaus J.A. Mellenthin

12/11/2018 – In eigener Sache

In eigener Sache

Rückblick unserer Branche – KW 45/2018

Hier stellen wir die Top-Artikel aus unseren Rubriken vor. Der meistgelesene Beitrag in der KW 45 kommt aus der Rubrik „Technische Textilien“. By Editorial staff

05/11/2018 – Cotonea

Cotonea

Baumwolle braucht wenig Wasser?

Ja, das stimmt - denn Baumwolle braucht weniger Wasser als alle gängigen Feldfrüchte! Und irgendetwas muss der Bauer schließlich anbauen. By Editorial staff