Grower survey highlights biodiversity, environmental impact on farms

by Alik | Mar 13, 2023 | Industry News, News from Australia

Grower survey highlights biodiversity, environmental impact on farmsMarch 13, 2023 With 200 cotton growers, 60 consultants and 38 research partners taking part in CRDC surveys in 2022, thoughts and data on everything from the cost of weed control to level of trust in...

Top Landcare award to cotton soils researcher

by Alik | Feb 9, 2023 | Featured Story, News from Australia

Top Landcare award to cotton soils researcherFebruary 9, 2023 A fun initiative focused on soil health played an important part in the industry’s broader commitment to sustainability by addressing cotton textile waste. The awarding of the Landcare General Jeffrey Soil...

Farmers unite in push for chemical reductions in cotton farming

by Alik | Nov 10, 2022 | Featured Story, News from Australia

Farmers unite in push for chemical reductions in cotton farmingNovember 10, 2022 Spraying for pesticides has dramatically reduced thanks to an environmentally-friendly alternative Renowned Australian soil scientist Dr Oliver Knox has applauded a group of cotton...

Cotton Australia attends Better Cotton conference

by Alik | Jul 7, 2022 | Featured Story, News from Australia

Australian cotton industry on show at Better Cotton ConferenceJuly 7, 2022 “These events bring together the decision makers for sustainable cotton within brands and retailers, not for profit organisations and other influencers” The Australian cotton industry was...

Cotton farmers restore riparian zones with amazing results

by Alik | Jun 23, 2022 | Featured Story, News from Australia

Cotton farmers restore riparian zones with amazing resultsJune 23, 2022 “It is an important habitat for local fauna including natural predators which are contributing towards our IPM.” Cotton farmers Susie and Jamie Grant are seeing wildlife return to an important...