Issue being addressed A complex of soil pests can cause crop establishment problems in newly sown cotton crops even where seed dressings are used.

Aim and objectives On average about one third of applied nitrogen is lost which costs the cotton industry $32 million each year.

Fleabane has become increasingly problematic in the farming system due to its prolific seeding rate, ability to emerge in different seasons and tolerance to glyphosate.

The project will investigate the impact of land management practices (tillage, stubble management, crop rotation) on carbon losses through terrestrial pathways such as runoff, erosion, and leaching.

High-yielding cotton can be grown without causing environmental damage. Most growers aim to do this but believe high levels of inputs are required, but this is not necessarily the case.