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Brought to you by the International Cotton Association (ICA), join various hosts from the ICA’s Women in Cotton initiative and their guests as they explore the anatomy of the cotton value chain and bring awareness to the industry through highlighting female leaders and achievement. The views in this podcast belong to the individuals featured and do not in any way represent the views of the ICA.
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The Thing About Cotton

The International Cotton Association
Business
11 episodes
10: Alison Ward, CEO of CottonConnect
This episode looks at the transformative role of cotton in global livelihoods, particularly focusing on women's empowerment in agriculture. It explores the challenges faced by women in cotton farming, the impact of climate change, and the importance of sustainable practices. As CEO of CottonConnect, Alison shares insights from her journey – via cocoa – through to the cotton industry, the initia...
49m • Jul 02
49m
9: Antonia Prescott, Managing Director and Editor at Cotton Outlook
In this informative episode, hosts Eimear McDonagh and Camille Cluzel interview Antonia Prescott, Managing Director and Editor at Cotton Outlook - the premier trade journal for the global cotton industry. Antonia shares how Cotton Outlook's A Index is built and its uses, the role of price benchmarks in today's markets, global trends in supply and demand and her own path to becoming the first wo...
36m • Jun 05
36m
8: Eric Trachtenberg at ICAC : The Case for Cotton as a Global Public Good
In this episode, hosts Eimear McDonagh and Camille Cluzel interview Eric Trachtenberg, Executive Director of the International Cotton Advisory Committee (ICAC). From its economic importance to its impact on livelihoods around the world, Eric makes a compelling case for why cotton should be recognized as a global public good. The conversation covers the potential of cotton to drive sustainable ...
30m • Apr 28
30m
7: Women, Cotton & Sustainability: Pakistan’s Path Forward
Sustainability stories from Pakistan In this episode of The Thing About Cotton, our hosts – Eimear McDonagh & Camille Cluzel - explore how sustainability in Pakistan's cotton industry is being driven by innovation, industry collaboration, and, most importantly, the empowerment of women. They are joined by sustainability expert Rebecca Owen From Better Cotton and Iqra Inam, Head of Sustainabili...
34m • Feb 26
34m
6: Farming Practices Series Part 2: Brazil’s Perspective with Fabiana Furlan
This episode introduces the second of our series on farming practices and looks at the world’s biggest exporter, Brazil. Fabiana Furlan has been working in the cotton business for over 14 years. She joined Scheffer in 2016 and is now the Head of Commercial, Finance and Sustainability in Brazil, responsible for sales and execution of Scheffer’s cotton, soybean and corn. In this episode, Fabiana ...
32m • Dec 10, 2024
32m
5: The Role of Cotton Merchants with Joe Nicosia
In this episode, Joe Nicosia, Executive Vice President Louis Dreyfus Company and current Chairman of National Cotton Council, shares his insights on the crucial role of merchants in the ever-evolving cotton industry. Joe reflects on his background, the influence of strong women in his life, and the importance of diversity in business. We discuss the multifaceted responsibilities of a merchant...
37m • Nov 05, 2024
37m
4: Jennifer Ilkiw, President of ICE Futures U.S.
Featuring Jennifer Ilkiw as she discusses her role as President of ICE Futures U.S., where the benchmark price of cotton is formed every day, and her 20+ year career in global derivatives and commodity markets. Tune in to hear about ICE’s role in the cotton value chain, the evolution of technology in cotton markets and how the exchange works with the wider cotton community.
40m • Sep 17, 2024
40m
3: Farming Practices Series Part 1: An Australian Grower’s Perspective with Lauren Roellgen
This episode introduces the first of our series on farming practices. These practices vary by region and country and are heavily influenced by climate, water availability and soil type, amongst other interesting factors. To start this series we have a wonderful second generation cotton farmer from the Darling Downs, Southeast Queensland, Australia.  Lauren Roellgen introduces us to her family’...
38m • Sep 03, 2024
38m
2: EU Policy and the Impact on Cotton with Eva Bille
This week, we are joined by Eva Bille, a director a Hill and Knowlton specializing in European sustainability practices, to investigate the shifting EU political landscape and its impact on the cotton industry. Eva's insights into key aspects of the EU Green Deal and specific policy proposals, such as the Product Environmental Footprint (PEF) methodology, shed light on sustainability initiative...
34m • Jul 23, 2024
34m
1: The International Cotton Association with Kim Hanna
In our inaugural episode, we welcome Kim Hanna, President of the International Cotton Association, to discuss the ICA’s role in the cotton industry, as well as her own remarkable journey to becoming the ICA’s first female President. Kim shares her experiences in navigating the primarily male-dominated industry and her efforts to promote diversity and inclusion through initiatives like Women in ...
38m • Jul 23, 2024
38m
The Thing About Cotton: Coming Soon!
NEW EPISODES EVERY FEW WEEKS, SUBSCRIBE TO LISTEN Brought to you by the International Cotton Association (https://ica-ltd.org/) (ICA), join various hosts from the ICA’s Women in Cotton initiative and their guests as they explore the anatomy of the cotton value chain and bring awareness to the industry through highlighting female leaders and achievement. The views in this podcast belong to the ...
3m • May 28, 2024
3m

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