Cotton: Maritime region aims for 10,000 tonnes to revive its contribution to the national sector

Author: togofirst.comPublished on: June 17, 2026Country: Togo

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Cotton: Maritime region aims for 10,000 tonnes to revive its contribution to the national sector

Cotton producers in the Maritime region want to accelerate their return to the sector. Meeting on Monday June 15, 2026 in Tsévié, they set a target of 10,000 tonnes to revive their contribution to the national sector.

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