Mycorrhizas are symbiotic associations between the roots of plants and fungi. They come into existence when the plant's root system becomes infected with an appropriate fungus.

ARRIP is a national database of rural research in progress.

Regulations over the use of pesticides in cotton production have been in existence ever since that industry emerged in Australia.

A problem involving leaf death and fall before all bolls are adequately developed, has occurred in cotton growing areas for some years. Early reports of this date back to at least 1981.

Numerous alternative control techniques have been available In various forms for many years. Unfortunately none of these alternatives have been regarded as practically or economically viable.

In New South Wales the relationship between the cotton industry and waterways is a feature of the industry.

Establishing a satisfactory stand of cotton is a continuing problem for many growers. Even when the crop is not planted 'too early in terms of the 9: 00 soil temperature there is still a risk involved .

The use of aircraft in agriculture in recent years has provoked much attention.

In my paper on the fundamentals of Classing I would like to outline both the traditional style classing and the modern high volume instrument classing.

I am delighted to have been asked to speak on this vital topic.

The past season has been 11 abnormal 11 - how do we define a 11 normal" one? - but abnormal in the sense that significant shifts in trading patterns have occurred.

Today's rising environmental consciousness is having a real influence on consumers' decision-making about their product purchases.

As most cotton is exported the cotton industry has a high exposure to exchange rate fluctuations.

The affects of hail on the growing cotton crop will be well known to virtually all growers, as will the method of assessment which Is used in conjunction with the Australian Cotton Industry's Hail Insurance Schem

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The Australian Cotton Foundation (ACF) was established in 1973 to promote cotton and the Australian industry. It was also seen as the appropriate body for internal education and industry representation.

When it comes to varieties 1 don't believe that the growers needs will ever be totally met, we are always looking for improvement in varieties to satisfy, not only the ever tightening cost-return squeeze, but we

Many cotton growers are asking Why can't Australian cotton mills spin more cotton?" Many hundreds of thousands of bales of cotton are imported into Australia as finished yarns and fabrics - why can't th