Aims, * To co-ordinate the adoption of research into sound management, practices in the Gwydir Valley cotton-growing region., The position has contributed to this general aim through most extension, activities which are aimed at the presentation of research to improve, management of some aspect of cotton production, economically and, environmentally. *To develop a framework of regional trials/demonstrations (in liaison, with researchers) as part of the adoption process and to facilitate better, communication between farmers, advisers and researchers from, government and agribusiness