How can research and extension help meet the challengeΓ
Abstract
The importance of research and development to the Australian cotton industry is unquestionable. History details the achievements such as plant breeding that have contributed to significant improvements in cotton yield and quality. Worldwide recognition exists for much of the research including the management of chemical resistance in heliothis. Thirst for the latest research results and technology drives the industry extension efforts at an increasing pace. One can only contrast the success of the Australian cotton industry with the failures of those countries that do not have strong R&D programs. As growers we have become accustomed to researchers providing the basis for solutions to whatever challenges we have experienced. But there is no room for complacency. The question now is how can we maintain the efficacy of our R&D efforts to meet the challenges created by the increasing complexity of crop management, community and environmental scrutiny.
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- 2000 Australian Cotton Conference
Proceedings from the 2000 Australian Cotton Conference