Cotton Australia reports that the Better Cotton Initiative (BCI) has produced a detailed case study on Australian cotton growers as part of its “Towards Climate Resilience Series” outlining how farmers are using different advanced techniques and efficiency measures to adapt to extreme weather conditions.This includes, for example, how some growers combine satellite imagery of their … Continue reading Australian Cotton and Technology →

This much maligned industry deserves better ........Cotton Australia reports that the Better Cotton Initiative (BCI) has produced a detailed case study on Australian cotton growers as part of its “Towards Climate Resilience Series” outlining how farmers are using different advanced techniques and efficiency measures to adapt to extreme weather conditions. This includes, for example, how … Continue reading Cotton Technology →

Cotton’s environmental footprint is much less noticeable today than was the case in the early 1960s, thanks largely to science and technology, says Ryan Kurtz, director of agricultural research at Cotton Incorporated.He said the highly successful Boll Weevil Eradication Program, genetic engineering, innovations in tillage, and changes in farm size and efficiency combined to reduce cotton’s … Continue reading King Cotton →

 I have long contended that in all respects the Australian Cotton Industry is a model that all agricultural industries in Australia, if not the world, should follow.The following extract from a Cotton Australia submission to Government is just one example of the the quality of the science and attitude that pervades the industry."Improvement in Water … Continue reading Australian Cotton Industry →

A video of harvesting in the world's most efficient cotton industry-Australia'shttp://youtu.be/4nnGnW8aVQg

How is this for efficient harvesting in a much maligned Australian rural industry. The cotton industry is huge in global terms and by whatever measure you like-research, water use efficiency,yields per hectare etc.; Australia is the world leader.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YMGx06T6zIk