Cotton harvest in Uzbekistan hits 5 million tonnes for first time since 1991
Verified: 5 outlets in 4 countries have reported this story since Nov 5.
Uzbekistan has harvested 5 million tonnes of cotton for the first time since 1991, setting a record for the country’s cotton industry over the past three decades and strengthening the domestic raw material base for its textile sector.
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Two or more outlets reported this story and its reliability score reached 65%, so WorldPulse marks it verified. That means more than one outlet says so, not that it is proven true.
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[Claude] Both reports describe Uzbekistan's 2026 cotton harvest passing 5 million tonnes as a first since independence (1991), so they cover the same event without conflicting facts.
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