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White Papers & Research Reports

In-depth research, frameworks, and actionable guidance on sustainable cotton, traceability, EUDR compliance, and agri-technology — free to download.

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Traceability
The Future of Sustainable Cotton Supply Chains: AI-Driven Traceability at Scale

Comprehensive analysis of AI, blockchain, and satellite verification technologies enabling farm-level cotton traceability. Includes implementation roadmap, cost benchmarks, and case studies from CGF's 340,000-farm programme.

January 2025 48 Pages 3,240 downloads English / Hindi
Water Management
Water Stewardship in Cotton Farming: Strategies for Arid and Semi-Arid Regions

Evidence-based strategies for achieving significant water use reduction in smallholder cotton farming. Draws on 6 years of data from CGF's Rajasthan programme, including drip irrigation ROI analysis and IoT sensor deployment frameworks.

March 2025 36 Pages 2,180 downloads
EUDR Compliance
EUDR Compliance Guide for Indian Cotton Exporters: A Step-by-Step Framework

Practical compliance guide for Indian cotton producers, ginners, and exporters navigating EU Deforestation Regulation requirements. Includes due diligence statement templates, geo-location data collection protocols, and risk assessment frameworks.

April 2025 52 Pages 4,820 downloads
Carbon & Climate
Carbon Markets and Cotton: Unlocking New Income Streams for Smallholder Farmers

How Indian cotton farmers can access voluntary carbon markets through regenerative farming practices. Covers MRV frameworks, credit issuance mechanics, market access pathways, and CGF's carbon programme learnings from Gujarat.

February 2025 42 Pages 1,960 downloads
Technology
Satellite AI for Smallholder Farm Verification: Accuracy, Cost, and EUDR Suitability

Technical assessment of satellite-based AI farm verification for EUDR due diligence. Compares leading platforms on accuracy, coverage, cost-per-farm, and suitability across different Indian cotton-growing landscapes.

December 2024 38 Pages 2,640 downloads
Traceability
Blockchain in Cotton Supply Chains: Implementation Guide for Brands and Retailers

Practical implementation guide for fashion brands deploying blockchain traceability. Covers architecture choices (permissioned vs public), integration with existing ERP systems, supplier onboarding, and consumer-facing transparency features.

November 2024 44 Pages 3,110 downloads
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