This project examined the costs and benefits of defoliation strategies used in the defoliation of high input irrigated cotton crops.

Australian cotton is purchased for a premium as it meets spinner’s requirements on the basis of quality and consistency.

Defoliate on time to avoid neps; Other Key issues for use of defoliants; Mealybug update; Irrigated Grains Meeting - 1st March 2010

Defoliation Timing