To maximise improvements in work health and safety, it is vital to have the best available evidence available to understand the risks that exist.

A group of cotton growers along the Comet River identified a problem with the infestation of weeds such as parkinsonia, parthenium and rubber vine.

Health and safety are key issues for all agricultural businesses and while the cotton sector is an industry leader in this area, further work was required to strengthen on-farm systems and processes.

The purpose of the travel was to attend and present results of research into plant based measures of irrigation scheduling at the ASA/CSSA/SSSA International Annual Conference in Long Beach, California.

The Cotton Field to Fabric Training program was initiated in 2005 with the main aim of educating and providing information to the various production sectors in the Australian cotton industry on the needs and requireme

Three Mental and Physical Health Empowerment Days were held. Dirranbandi was held on the 9th of May 2014, St George on the 30th of May 2014 and Mungindi was held on the 13th of June 2014.

Cotton growers and consultants are becoming concerned with the level of

compaction in soils in the Gwydir. The feeling is that compaction is increasing due

The Australian Cotton Industry is now in the midst of dealing with both glyphosate resistant and tolerant weeds in the cotton system.

Within the national framework for biosecurity, all commonwealth and state governments and plant industries who are signatories to the Emergency Plant Pest Response Deed (EPPRD), formally commit to preparations that in

In an increasingly competitive labour market, the ability to retain and develop existing employees is an ongoing challenge for the Cotton Industry.

The overall aim of the project was to evaluate selected irrigated cropping systems and management practices in terms of carbon sequestration, water storage and WUE, soil quality and profitability.

The Dryland cotton industry is often disadvantaged by not being able to plant within the limited time available under the planting window.

If Australia is to maintain its reputation as a consistent supplier of high quality cotton it will need to ensure that the entire cotton pipeline from growing to ginning conforms to industry Best Management Practices

The Australian cotton industry is internationally recognised as innovative, dynamic and hugely successful.

The resilience of a stacked Bt technology is determined by the efficacy of each individual toxin in controlling insects.

This project seeks to create a forum which brings together all levels of the cotton industry in the Macquarie Valley and from across all geographical areas of the valley, giving a platform for an exchange of informati

Compaction caused by machinery traffic can have severe yield consequences. Compaction increases soil strength and reduces soil porosity, which hinders root growth, moisture and nutrient uptake, and plant growth.

The three-gene product Bollgard 3 is expected to be available commercially in 2015.

Health and safety are key issues for all agricultural businesses.

The CRDC Researcher’s Handbook 2014-15 is a key resource for all researchers working with, or interested in applying for funding from, the CRDC.