Here's hoping everyone has had a good week. Here in the Farm Team we are working away on various things, preparing for the World Congress on Organic Cotton in Switzerland (www.fashiontosustainability.org) and working on the annual Farm & Fibre Report.

However, we have spyed a few things on the news that are of interest (we hope)...

Hilary Clinton's visit to Africa has sparked more than a few mistranslated remarks. It has also led to mention of organic cotton in West Africa on the Reuters Blog, inside a wider discussion on Africa, cotton and trade: blogs.reuters.com/africanews/2009/08/11/can-us-trade-help-africa/

I also spotted an Organic Farmers Handbook on line,  of which a sample is available for review. If anyone knows this or has time to review, please let me know what you think: www.scribd.com/doc/17432948/The-Organic-Farmers-Business-Handbook-Book-Preview

If you are interested in the relationship between celebrities and organic cotton, then Julia Roberts has apparently been seen wearing some. It might even be yours! www.ecorazzi.com/2009/08/12/the-green-picture-julia-roberts-spotted-wearing-organic-loyale/

On a much more serious note, it's interesting to see organic cotton prices now being talked about in conventional media alongside conventional cotton prices. This article covers offer and demand in China. Worth watching: news.alibaba.com/article/detail/textiles/100153539-1-china-cotton-market-daily-%252811.html

Finally, Uganda and the future of cotton are in the news: www.iol.co.za/index.php?set_id=1&click_id=68&art_id=nw20090812115630593C246378

Regards

The Farm Team