The summer 2009-10 edition of Spotlight magazine Catches up with past and present participants in the Australian Cotton Leaders program. The cotton map on line site is discussed and how it can assist in reducing the effect of Phenoxy herbicide drift on cotton. Biosecurity issues on Exotic pests threat and Fungal diseases are covered. A report give by Bruce Pyke CRDC at the International Cotton Advisory Committees 68th conferrer in Capetown , South Africa on the impacts of carbon trading on the cotton industry is also covered.