Changes to the cotton farming system over the last decade have caused a change in the weed spectrum, favouring glyphosate tolerant, smallseeded, biannual and perennial weeds.

The Australian Cotton Industry has enjoyed a reputation as a reliable supplier of high quality cotton. This reputation is underpinned by a progressive, effective and responsible industry.

Growers need to monitor soil and plant nutrient status, on a field-by field basis in order to manage soil fertility and avoid nutritional stress to their cotton crops.

The results of annual disease surveys continue to indicate the importance of soil-borne plant pathogens. Seedling diseases are controlled by the use of fungicide seed treatments.

Silverleaf whitefly (SLW) is an introduced pest to Australia, having first been discovered in the early 1990's.