Resistance is an ongoing concern with the management of H.armigera in the Australian

cotton industry. Management strategies are in place to either prevent, or retard, further

The original objectives were:, a.

This project has led to a significant advance in our understanding of the feeding behaviour of the adult heliothis moth. It has used detailed studies in ecology and behaviour of H.

In a two season study, results from large scale field trials, supported by laboratory bioefficacy experiments showed that the adoption of Large Droplet Placement (LDP) techniques for the aerial application of insectic

In order to determine where soil and water salinisation may arise, information which is

related to each biophysical or causal factor (i.e. agronomy, geology, etc.) needs to be

CSIRO and the Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC) commissioned the Centre for International Economics (CIE) to undertake a benefit cost analysis of the research work done by the CSIRO Cotton Research Un

Cropping systems experiments are currently being used to evaluate the sustainability of various cotton, systems. An important component is the inclusion of legume crops for grain or green manuring.

Cotton production has grown to become one of Australia’s most important agricultural

industries, with several regional economies supported by its development. Growing

Problems associated with pesticide application on the Darling Downs have not been solved by conventional strategies and alternate chemicals.

Linking crop agronomic, physiology and modelling studies are important for, assessing the potential and sustainability of different cropping systems in the, Australian Cotton Industry.

The 2003 National Cotton Council of America, Beltwide Cotton Conferences with the

theme "In Harmony-Research Resources Results" were held at the Gaylord Opryland

This project followed on from the proposal CSP98C ‘Development and field testing of micro-computer cotton management packages’ which aimed to support the development of CottonLOGIC and other computerised decision supp

In season 2001-02, the Central Highlands area

of experienced Australia's

first major outbreak of Silverleaf Whiteny

(Bentsi" tobcci biotype B) in a cotton

During their visit, the US Scientists interacted and shared experiences and

techniques with Dr David Nehl and Dr Om Jhorar of NSW Agriculture, Dr Stephen

Weed surveys conducted by Charles (1989), Roberts (1996 unpublished) and Taylor (2002 unpublished) indicate that the majority of weeds affecting cotton production in Australian farming systems are annual and ephemeral

This is the final report for project DAN168C. This project ceased after 1 year of operation.

A video was produced with the assistance and cooperation of a number of cotton

growers and processors. The final version of the OH&S video "Safety at Harvest" was

Due to the size and nature of the agricultural industry in Australia the adoption of subsurface trickle

Bill Gordon Consulting, with assistance from Graham Betts (ASK GB) have collected information on the current level of skill and some details on equipment setups from 110 ground rig operators in cotton from areas Emera

Field cropping systems in southern NSW have traditionally been associated with the production of grain crops.