In the Murrumbidgee, with the rapid uptake of cotton production there has been a trend to continuous production systems, with some farmers doing as many as 5 consecutive cotton crops.

The Binnia Valley is located on the western end of the Liverpool Range approximately 70km south of Mullaley and 20km north of Coolah.

Gin stands are responsible for the removal of fibre from the seed. Seed fingers are an important part of the gin stand and are used to control the seed roll load.

This annual survey project measures the impacts and outcomes of research and production critical to the Australian cotton industry.

It is important for ginners to monitor classing and leaf grade in order to maximize grower returns in terms of classing grade, and to reduce fibre damage.