Telling the Stories of Cotton: Click 24 Photography Competition Winners announced
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Cotton growers and their families are among those who has submitted spectacular images, and the stories behind them, in this year’s Click 24 Photography Competition.
With nearly 300 entries from across the country, from Kununurra in the west to Adelaide River in the north and as far south as Leeton, the photos share themes of pride and hard work, innovation and sustainability, of family and community life with a deep appreciation and sense of adventure.
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Cotton Australia’s General Manager Michael Murray joined local government representatives from all over the Murray Darling Basin for the annual Murray Darling Association conference held this year in Tamworth.
Mr Murray took the opportunity to dispel myths around the cotton industry, in particular its chemical and water use, with a presentation which included a brief explainer on Floodplain Harvesting.
It was with much sadness that Cotton Australia learned this week of the passing of Liz Alexander.
Throughout her career, Liz served agriculture through various roles, including employed positions, board roles, and consultancy work, where she championed regional development, agriculture, and innovation.
India, the world's second-largest cotton producer after China, still needs high-quality cotton imports, and a bilateral trade agreement with India has created new opportunities for Australian producers and strengthened industry relationships between the two countries.
Cotton Australia CEO Adam Kay and Chair, Nigel Burnett recently featured on an ABC Landline episode about the opportunities for Australian Cotton under a free trade agreement.
Cotton Australia CEO Adam Kay recently participated in the Australia-India CEO Forum agriculture round table at the GrainCorp Offices in Sydney. The meeting focused on developing a new economic roadmap for India, with key discussions on what is currently working well in agriculture between Australia and India, strategies to achieve the best gains over the next decade, and how to enhance cooperation with Indian agricultural producers and providers.
At the recent Better Cotton Conference in Istanbul, the impacts of incoming EU legislation, carbon accounting, and traceability were high on the agenda. During the conference, Cotton Australia was recognized for its 10-year partnership with Better Cotton, acknowledging the hard work of certified growers in implementing sustainability practices at the farm level. The trip was funded by the Federal Government’s ATMAC program.
The Federal Government begins the process of water buybacks from this coming Monday 15 July, launching tenders in the southern Murray Darling Basin seeking entitlements for up to 70 gigilitres.
The move has sparked significant concern among farmers and regional communities. In an interview on ABC Radio NSW Country Hour, NSW Irrigators Council CEO Claire Miller expressed strong opposition to the buybacks, warning of their potential to devastate local economies and inflate food prices.
Cotton growers across Australia are gearing up for National Farm Safety Week, happening from July 14 to 20.
The Queensland launch, hosted by Darling Downs cotton grower Jamie Grant on his Jimbour farm, provided attendees with the opportunity to connect with other growers and exchange practical safety tips.
The Cotton Australia AGM will be held in Plenary B (upstairs), Gold Coast Convention & Exhibition Centre on Tuesday, 6 August at 8.30 am.
The 2023–24 Annual Report is available online.
The latest episode of A Season at Tyunga focuses on Integrated Pest Management (IPM). This video series, filmed at 2023 Grower of the Year Johannes Roellgen's Brookstead property, has been engaging and educating our brand partners and consumers through social media on the sustainable production of Australian cotton.
Mark your calendars for the 2024 Australian Cotton Industry Awards Dinner, the highlight event of the Australian cotton industry. This event will be held on Thursday, 8 August, at the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre.
The evening will feature an 8-piece band Magic Carpet Ride, a 3-course dinner, and a 5-hour drinks package. The night will be hosted by comedian Peter Helliar, ensuring an evening filled with entertainment and celebration.
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The 2024 Irrigation Australia Conference will be held at the International Convention Centre Sydney, in early September. The conference theme is irrigation’s role in delivering economically viable food security and sustainable urban spaces in an increasingly unpredictable climate, covering topics such as climate-driven infrastructure, innovative technologies, and community engagement. |
QFF are holding Resilience in Agriculture Workshops in Theodore and Biloela in late July.The events feature Renee Surawski, Cotton Australia's Regional Manager for the Dawson and Callide Valleys, and provide an update on QRIDA grant funding. You'll also hear from QFF Industry Resilience and Recovery Officers who will provide insights and information for Banana region primary producers. |
Cotton Awards - Nominees
David and Julie Bellato, along with their son Oscar, operate Greenline Farming in Coleambally. Their operation spans across four irrigation properties totalling 800 hectares, with 150 hectares dedicated to cotton cultivation annually. Over the past decade, they have consistently achieved high yields since integrating cotton into their farming system.
