Black Root rot (Thielaviopsis basicola) BRR is a major threat to cotton production in southern and central NSW. It has a wide host range of more than 230 species of plants (Pereg 2013).

Deep drainage and runoff, combined with poor nitrogen fertiliser practice, is resulting in significant nitrogen losses in early season irrigation.

There is an increasing use of spreaders for application of urea in the cotton industry.

Climate risk management one of the most important issues facing cotton growers.