Cotton news

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.

Researchers have developed an environmentally friendly method for controlling one of agriculture's most vicious pests that’s known for degrading cotton lint quality.

Marathon runner Mina Guli will compete 200 marathons in one year, raising awareness about the global water crisis. Her outback Australian leg has taken her through the cotton fields in NSW. Watch the video here:

The conference isn’t just a place for farmers and industry experts - brands, retailers and anyone working with Australian cotton will have the opportunity to learn and ask questions about this thriving agricultural industry.

Cotton Australia has joined fashion stewards from across the nation to help develop a pathway to Australia’s clothing circularity by 2030.

Australian cotton industry experts will detail the latest findings from the 2020/2021 sustainability report during a free webinar open to all.

Fashion brands have gained a first-hand experience seeing cotton in the field for the first time.

Each year the Australian cotton industry undertakes an analysis on key indicators and targets that make up the PLANET. PEOPLE. PADDOCK. Sustainability Framework. Here’s the latest report: