Macquarie Cotton Growers Native Fish Release Supports River Health

The Macquarie Cotton Growers Association, together with local community members, has released more than 75,000 native fish across four locations in Narromine, Gin Gin, Warren and Gunningbar Creek this week.

Order your official 2026 Australian Cotton Conference shirt

The official Australian Cotton Conference Shirt is now available to order. Made from Australian cotton and designed by TradeMutt, the shirt features a bold design inspired by the places and people in our industry, with 50% of profits supporting the mental health initiative This Is A Conversation Starter. It’s a hard-wearing, relaxed-fit, half-button workshirt, available in men’s and women’s sizes.

Bees and Cotton Thrive Together at Nobby

At Nobby on the Darling Downs, Alan Richards has found a way to combine two very different passions: cotton farming and beekeeping. While his son Matt manages most of the farm operations, including 70–80 hectares of cotton each year along with pickling onions and other crops, Alan continues to keep bees that produce a unique honey.

Enrolments now open: CRDC Cotton Course

The Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC) has launched a new Cotton Course, offering flexible, targeted learning for people across the Australian cotton industry. Delivered by the University of Sydney in partnership with CottonInfo and CSD, the course consists of three microcredentials designed to build knowledge and skills without the need for traditional university requirements. Enrolments are now open for the first microcredential, Australian Cotton Farming Systems, which will take place in Narrabri from 10–12 March 2026.

Tim Gainsford faces new challenges cover cropping in the Macquarie Valley

Tim Gainsford from the Macquarie Valley has been trialing cover cropping in his flood furrow cotton system for three years. A practice he adopted to manage infiltration issues in red soils, but this year, Tim’s experience shows how results can vary.

Survey: Share Your Experience with Agricultural Labour and Skills Shortages

AgriFutures Australia and the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry are conducting research to better understand agricultural labour and skills shortages across the Riverina, Wide Bay, South East Perth, Murray–Darling and Toowoomba Darling Downs. Growers and workers in the identified regions are invited to take part in an online survey and upcoming consultation sessions.

Applications closing for Southern NSW Regional Manager position

There is still time to apply for our Southern NSW Regional Manager position. The full-time role involves helping growers implement the myBMP program, working with regional Cotton Grower Associations and water user groups and representing the industry to stakeholders.

Sunwater Discount Still Available for Eligible Queensland Growers

Eligible Queensland growers can still access a 15% water discount through the Irrigation Pricing Rebate Scheme, delivered by QRIDA. Cotton Australia encourages all eligible growers to apply before the rebate closes, as it will end once the $25.3 million allocated by the Queensland Government is fully claimed.