This Project was a preliminary study to develop an R&D program into CT based farming systems for the dryland cotton industry. This Project was closely linked to a LWRRDC I GRDC funded project which studies soil compaction and repair processes and CT for the dryland grain industry. Two specific issues were identified; (a) could efficient CT systems and field layouts be developed for broadacre, large machinery farms, and; (b) could farm layouts include effective soil erosion control.