Notes from Cotton CRC/DEEDI shed meetings on waterlogging and flood effects

Bollgard II planting requirements and summary of RMP changes. Resistance Roadshow dates :.

Be alert for aphids, Coming Events

Day degrees, mirids, coming events

Day Degree Accumulation Oct 1- Feb 1g; Irrigation Management after cutout; Cotton Industry BIG DAY OUT 1- Feb 1

Day Degrees Beneficials in Native Vegetation Agrifood Environmental Scan Survey

Addressing the Skills shortage, irrigate grains field walk, APVMA suspension of highly volatile ester (HVE) formulations of 2,4-D

This year marks the tenth for these industry awards which recognise excellence and high achievement in Australia’s cotton industry throughout the supply chain, from growers and ginners to product suppliers, consultants, agronomists and researchers.

High seed cotton moisture levels can reduce the ‘ginability’ of seed cotton , are directly linked to lower colour grades and can cost growers hundreds of dollars per hectare in discounts. excessive drying causes fibre damage and high seed cotton moisture is often associated with high trash content. in general the cotton ginners association considers seed cotton moisture levels between six percent and 10 percent as ideal,

With more than 90 percent of Australian Cotton grown using Bt technology, effective resistance management is vital to the longevity of Bollgard II and the yet to be released Bollgard III.