Fashion
Uzbekistan to raise 2026 share of automated cotton harvesting to 70%
Around 10,000 units of agricultural machinery will be purchased in all this year, raising the fleet to 292,000 machines, the president’s official website said in a release.
Uzbekistan plans to raise the share of automated cotton harvesting to 70 per cent this year, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev said.
The proportion of machine-harvested cotton is 52 per cent now.
It plans to acquire 800 cotton-picking machines, as well as 6,000 seeders, tractors and combines.
The country will seek $400 million from global financial institutions to back farmers in acquiring new equipment.
The level of mechanisation in agriculture now stands at 81 per cent.
Uzbekistan has purchased 1,756 cotton-picking machines in the last few years, raising the proportion of machine-harvested cotton to 52 per cent.
Last year, 2.1 million tonnes of cotton were harvested using automated machines.
Uzbekistan will seek $400 million from international financial institutions to back farmers in acquiring new equipment. Tractors and combines will be available on a 10-year lease at 18-per cent interest in local currency, with the first two years interest-free. The government will subsidise 8 per cent of the interest rate.
Fibre2Fashion News Desk (DS)
Fashion
Reebok India signs Olympian Manu Bhaker as brand ambassador
At just 24, Manu has established herself as one of India’s most accomplished sport shooters and a symbol of resilience and mental strength. She made history at the 2024 Paris Olympics by winning two bronze medals in the women’s 10m air pistol and the 10m air pistol mixed team events, becoming the first Indian athlete to win two medals at a single Olympic Games and the first Indian woman shooter to win an Olympic medal. Her journey has been shaped as much by training and discipline as by results, making her a natural fit for Reebok, a brand that has long championed training, fitness and high-performance sport. Manu embodies a new generation of Indian athletes who are confident, self-aware, and deeply invested in the process. From refining technique to building mental strength, her career reflects the realities of elite sport, where progress is earned through consistency and intent.
Reebok has named Olympic shooter Manu Bhaker as its brand ambassador in India.
The partnership aligns the brand’s training-first philosophy with Bhaker’s discipline and mental strength.
The two-time Paris 2024 bronze medallist embodies resilience and preparation, reinforcing Reebok’s renewed focus on performance sport, training culture and distribution-led growth across India.
Commenting on the collaboration, Manu Bhaker said, “Every result begins long before competition day. Training, focus, and belief shape everything I do, and that’s what connects me with Reebok. I’m proud to represent a brand that stands for preparation and backs athletes through every phase of the journey.”
Speaking on the association, Arjun Ramamoorthy, Brand Head, Reebok India, added, “Manu Bhaker represents the future of Indian sport – focused, fearless, and deeply committed to the work behind performance. As Reebok sharpens its focus on training and high-performance sport in India, this partnership reflects our belief in athletes who don’t chase shortcuts, but show up prepared. It’s about empowering people to push further through training and self-belief.”
This strategic collaboration underscores Reebok’s renewed commitment to sport and distribution growth across India, strengthening its presence in performance categories and engaging communities that value the discipline of daily training as the foundation of performance. Together, Reebok and Manu Bhaker will encourage athletes and fitness enthusiasts to shift focus from podium moments to the preparation that earns them.
Note: The headline, insights, and image of this press release may have been refined by the Fibre2Fashion staff; the rest of the content remains unchanged.
Fibre2Fashion News Desk (RM)
Fashion
Bangladesh-Japan EPA: Why do some analysts warn of competitive strain?
Bangladesh and Japan have signed EPA.
Japan will allow duty-free entry for Bangladeshi garments, while Dhaka will gradually cut tariffs on selected Japanese goods after ratification.
Pact will help Bangladesh avoid 8–15 per cent MFN tariffs.
Some analysts warn of competitive pressure from reciprocal duty cuts on Japanese apparel inputs.
Leather products do not receive immediate zero-tariff access.
Source link
Fashion
Australia’s $2 bn home textile imports in 2025 reflect steady demand
China further consolidated its dominance in the Australian market, supplying home textiles worth $*.*** billion and capturing a **.** per cent share in ****, according to *fashion.com/market-intelligence/texpro-textile-and-apparel/” target=”_blank”>sourcing intelligence tool TexPro. This marks a gradual rise from **.** per cent in **** and **.** per cent in ****, underscoring China’s sustained competitiveness driven by scale efficiencies, diversified product portfolios, integrated supply chains and strong logistics connectivity.
India retained its position as the second-largest supplier, shipping home textiles valued at $***.*** million and accounting for a **.** per cent share of total imports. Although India’s shipments have shown some volatility in recent years due to freight costs and currency movements, its consistent ranking reflects robust capabilities in cotton-based products, design innovation and established buyer relationships across Australian retail and hospitality segments.
-
Tech7 days agoA $10K Bounty Awaits Anyone Who Can Hack Ring Cameras to Stop Sharing Data With Amazon
-
Fashion6 days agoICE cotton ticks higher on crude oil rally
-
Business6 days agoUS Top Court Blocks Trump’s Tariff Orders: Does It Mean Zero Duties For Indian Goods?
-
Business5 days agoEye-popping rise in one year: Betting on just gold and silver for long-term wealth creation? Think again! – The Times of India
-
Entertainment6 days agoThe White Lotus” creator Mike White reflects on his time on “Survivor
-
Entertainment5 days agoViral monkey Punch makes IKEA toy global sensation: Here’s what it costs
-
Sports6 days agoBrett Favre blasts NFL for no longer appealing to ‘true’ fans: ‘There’s been a slight shift’
-
Sports5 days agoKansas’ Darryn Peterson misses most of 2nd half with cramping
