Measuring water quality and levels. What to monitor ΓWhat equipment is needed Γ How often to monitor Γ What to do with the data Γ What is a piezometer Γ How much does monitoring cost Γ

Vetch has been grown on commercial cotton farms for several years in most cotton growing regions. To evaluate the benefits of growing vetchDr Ian Rochester and his team at CSIRO Plant Industry in Narrabri have conducted extensive field trials to identify just what vetch has to offer cotton farmers. .

The 2002 -03 drought was considered as one of the driest in Australian history, both in terms of severity and its extent (Federal Government's Drought Review Panel 2004). Cotton production was down 50%, while cattle, grain and sheep production were also negatively impacted.

Grasslands are perhaps often overlooked as providing benefits, but this unassuming orkforce' has many surprises to offer. Grassland restoration has benefits all round for soil health, pastureproduction, animal health as well as native grassland biodiversity

The average amount of time a watermolecule spends at a particularstage during its journey throughthe hydrologic cycle is known as theresidence time. The residence timeis calculated by dividing the totalamount of water at that stage bythe rate at which water is added andremoved from it.

Well designed artificial wetlands can provide habitats for aquatic plants, birds, fish, frogs and aquatic insects and other little critters on-farm. Designs need to be practical and water use effeceint.

Nitrogen fertilizer and ways to minimise greenhouse gas emissions in the cotton farming system

Effect of water stress on 2,4-D damamaged cotton plants

Use of petroleum spray oils in cotton: Managing aphids and mirids, Mode of action of PSO's, Application of PSO Managing Hellicoverpa with PSO, Using PSO's with beneficials

Well designed irrigation storages and water courses on cotton farms can aid in the removal of sediment, nutrients and pesticides from irrigation water and enhance their habitat value for native plants and animals. This brochure outlines key principles for increasing the water use efficiency, water quality and habitat value of cotton farm watercourses and storages.