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Science, research and technology are all playing a spectacular role in helping Australian cotton growers into a new era of water efficiency that positions them among the best in the world.

The Australian cotton industry is still expecting a large cotton crop despite the persistent rain in much of New South Wales and Queensland impacting on already sodden paddocks, and in some cases, delaying picking and planting.

An increasing number of farmers are applying bulky organic fertilisers like manures, composts, and biosolids on their fields to reduce reliance on synthetic mineral fertilisers.

If you were unable to attend the Australian Cotton Conference or missed a few sessions we’ve got you covered. Catch the replays online.

The Australian cotton industry's top performers for 2022 have been acknowledged at an awards ceremony on the Gold Coast.

Project collaborators are confident that with a solid business plan and more research, returning shredded cotton products to cotton fields could soon offer benefits to soil health, and a scalable solution.

Brands and industry experts from across the globe have heard why Australian cotton is a premium natural, sustainable fibre at the recent Better Cotton conference.

Farmers on the Darling Downs have been restoring 150 hectares of riparian grasslands along the local creek, initially to control feral pigs, but to their surprise, the project has had greater positive impacts on the natural environment.