ACSA requested that a breeder attend a meeting between ACSA and Indonesian spinners to explain the history of FiberMax cotton and how Australian cotton fibre is at least as good as FiberMax. In addition, ACSA requested a presentation to explain new initiatives in CSIRO’s breeding program to gradually increase fibre quality.

In summary, the trip was worthwhile to understand the dynamics of spinner’s requirements and the global shipping trade. Although it appears Australia’s main fibre type in future should be average and reliable quality, breeders need to continue to have a range of options as fibre property types for spinner’s demands in the medium term. This range of material is present in the CSIRO program and will be progressed.