CottonInfo is the Australian cotton industry’s extension program that connects growers and consultants with the latest research and supports them to adopt new technologies and best practice. The CottonInfo Irrigation Technical Lead supports the Regional Extension Officers to build industry capability to make informed decisions about irrigation and water management. A recent CRDC commissioned study identified improved irrigation management as having the greatest scope for industry productivity improvement.
The Irrigation technical lead is the industry’s main contact point for irrigation and water management providing support to the CottonInfo team, growers and the wider cotton industry with irrigation specific information, guidance and advice. Through partnering with irrigation research and innovative irrigation growers, the CottonInfo Irrigation technical lead draws on learning from other sectors and supports demonstrations of irrigation research and development across multiple regions.