In the Australian cotton industry, toxins produced by the soil bacterium Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt toxins) are utilized to control lepidopteran pests: Helicoverpa armigera (cotton bollworm) and H. punctigera.

Reniform Nematodes (Rotylenchulus reniformis) have recently been identified in cotton in subtropicalQld for the second time since 2003/04.

Manual calculations of yield loss from pest infestations are complicated and time consuming.

Early season pests present a great challenge for pest decisions makers, as any disruption

to beneficials early in the season is likely to result in the flaring of pests and increase the

Correct identification of the species of aphid present is a critical step in determining a management strategy.

There have been reports of symphlans in early established crops. Symphla are a natural part of healthy soil biota, & can be found under healthy crops however at very high numbers may cause root damage.

Early season thrips present a challenge to pest management decision makers. While nymphs and adults cause early season damage to terminals, leaves, buds and stems, they

Key Findings for NPSI Project CIF5121: 1. Ensuring rainfall flushes salt is the key to sustaining supplementary irrigation with saline groundwater 2.

A remarkable year

The 2011–12 season is set to exceed the previous season’s record of four million bales with industry forecasting production will surpass five million bales.

This edition covers the evolution of R&D arrangements post Cotton CRC.

The Australian cotton industry has a 21 year history of independent environmental assessments, demonstrating its commitment to monitoring and improving the industry’s environmental performance.

The Cotton Catchment Communities Cooperative Research Centre (Cotton CRC) has commissioned this review of extension services in the Darling Downs and Border Rivers Regions to better understand the needs of mixed enter

The 2012 3 Cotton Pest Management Guide your handbook to cotton industry best practice for pest, weeds, diseases, biosecurity and spray application.

This publication serves as a key document to reference current Australian cotton production practices, and as such, is a most important resource for all cotton producers, especially those entering the industry for the

The Australian Cotton Water Story brings together research and development outcomes around water use in Australian cotton over the decade from 2002 to 2012.

The Farm Biosecurity Manual for the Cotton Industry outlines the recommended on farm biosecurity practices that aim to reduce the risk of pests.

The National Program for Sustainable Irrigation was a unique collaboration as it involved governments, irrigators, water providers and researchers from across Australia.

The National Program for Sustainable Irrigation was a unique collaboration as it involved governments, irrigators, water providers and researchers from across Australia.

The National Program for Sustainable Irrigation was a unique collaboration as it involved governments, irrigators, water providers and researchers from across Australia.