The three day Australian Cotton Research Conference provides a platform for cotton researchers to present and discuss concepts, key issues and the latest findings in research relevant to the Australian cotton industry. The conference is also encouraging networking and collaborations which provides valuable opportunities for information transfer between the agronomist/crop consultancy network and research community.

The three day conference will include plenary lectures from renowned speakers, research talks within a range of themes, and some interactive sessions for debating concepts derived from the talks of that day.

This travel sponsorship enabled two agronomists to attend the 2017 Australian Cotton Research Conference. The conference has a diverse program including an emphasis on the first day on how digital technologies are beginning to impact on how cotton is bred, studied and managed. Digital technologies was also a focus at the recent Crop Consultants Australia seminar.