The purpose of this paper is to provide an overview of the soil biology and what we know about its role within the cotton production system.

In 2005/06 the Australian cotton industry clocked up its 10th season of commercial insect tolerant Bt cotton production (i.e.

The survey was a pilot study as a precursor for an industry wide survey to be conducted in the coming season. Below are the results of the study.

This paper summarises the findings of a scoping study into the coordination of natural resource management (NRM) policy in the cotton industry, an industry which leads voluntarist environmentally adaptive farming syst

The privilege to use gene technology bears responsibilities and rewards. Rewards come in many forms, including reduced chemical applications, improved integrated pest management, and life style advantages.

In Australia, problems with mirids, Creontiades spp. have increased substantially following the adoption of Bollgard II.

The Australian cotton industry has been able to remain competitive in a global commodity market due to a number of factors, including: its ability to produce high quality cotton, grow world-leading yields, maintain lo

This paper describes a method that can be used by individual cotton growers and/or cotton consultants to estimate the potential deep drainage.

To understand the trends in picking capacity for the Australian crop we must first quickly look at some historical data to understand what are the factors and influences that have shaped the demand for services to the

The world of natural resource management is extremely dynamic, and is underpinned by the knowledge of farmers, resource managers and local communities, as well as that of scientists and research organisations.

Here we report on the on-going investigation into mirid damage assessment in Bollgard II with the objective to determine action thresholds for mirids at different stages of Bollgard II growth in irrigated and raingrow

The Cotton Best Management Practice (BMP) program was first introduced in 1997 to address negative public opinion of the industry and chemical contamination issues.

Bioremediation can be defined as any process where biological agents provide a practical solution to the unwanted presence of a chemical substance.

Magnet is a blend of synthetic plant volatiles that attracts Helicoverpa moths, especially females. Currently, research is determining strategies to utilize this product in cotton pest management.

In recent years, a number of weeds have emerged as difficult-to-control in dryland cropping systems.

Deep drainage (DD), defined as water that passes beyond the root zone, can be an important contributor in terms of recharging ground water and also in transporting certain amounts of soluble salts away from the princi

The complexity, uncertainty and variability of Australian ecosystems raises the question whether science is able to deliver answers to water sharing problems.

Northern Australian regions could become significant cotton producers in the future if regulatory issues and negative industry perceptions can be overcome (Yeates 2001).

Wincott is a network for all women involved both directly and indirectly in the Australian cotton industry, offering an alternative opportunity for them to increase their knowledge and develop their skills.

Knowledge of the lifecycle of troublesome weeds is crucial for devising successful Integrated Weed Management (IWM) strategies.