2010 Australian Cotton Conference

Proceedings from the 2010 Australian Cotton Conference.

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Aphids - where to from here?

Herron, Grant, Wilson, Lewis (2010-08-10)

Aphis gossypii Glover (cotton or melon aphid) is an important pest of cotton due to its ability to reduce yield through feeding damage.

NSW Sustaining the Basin: Border Rivers-Gwydir;Supporting irrigators, the environment, and regional communities

Montgomery, Janelle, Jackson, Rod, McCaffery, Annette (2010-08-10)

Commencing in October 2009, the 12 month pilot program will measure the industry's responsiveness to government funded irrigation modernisation programs aimed at water recovery.

Changes in weeds and practices since the introduction of herbicide tolerant cotton in Australia

Walker, Steve, Werth, Jeff, McDonald, Craig, Charles, Graham (2010-08-10)

The widespread adoption of glyphosate tolerant cotton in the last 10 years has substantially modified the weed control practices used in irrigated and dryland cotton crops.

BENCHMARKING WATER USE EFFICIENCY IN THE COTTON AND GRAINS INDUSTRIES

Montgomery, Janelle, Bray, Stuart (2010-08-10)

The survey data showed a wide range of irrigation performance and water volume estimation and measurement across the industry. It found the average GPWUIfarm for the cotton industry was 1.14 bales per megalitre.

THREE YEARS OF MONITORING INSECTICIDE RESISTANCE TO SILVERLEAF WHITEFLY IN COTTON

Ludgate, Zara (2010-08-10)

Bioassays developed and extensive screening undertaken between 2007-10 * No changes in resistance factors in cotton from 2007 to 2010 * Elevated resistance factors recorded in horticultural regions for pyriproxyfen (A