Objectives of the Study Tour For the duration of the study tour, I travelled with three other Australian Cotton Extension Officers. Each officer was investigating their own topic of interest with topics ranging from What are the components of an American farming system? To programs that promoted best management practice techniques on farms. My study tour focused on the current performance and available technology growers access to in their quest to produce UNR cotton. On the tour I was able to consult with ' c 0 researchers and conduct meetings with growers and consultants to discuss their experience of UNR cotton. In conjunction to collating this valuable information I was able to establish communication links with industry personal within America who are associated with UNR cotton. These links will facilitate in information transfer between Australia and the United States on various research topics.