The DAN2203 Limited Water Decision Support project (LWDS) assessed the use of partial irrigation within the Australian cotton industry.

The Australian cotton industry has made considerable yield gains by improving genetics and agronomic management, which is ultimately limited by the environmental constraints in our growing regions.

Diseases of cotton are of a significant constraint to cotton production and have been identified as key areas for investment by the cotton industry.

Three species of Tetranychus spider mites are found in Australian cotton crops. Spider mites cause damage to cotton by feeding on individual leaf cells using their chelicerae to pierce and remove the cell contents.

The Australian cotton industry is a global leader in water use efficiency.