Australian Cotton Sustainability update released
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Cotton Matters
The Cotton Australia Board visited the Macquarie Valley this week to meet with growers and hear about local issues firsthand. The trip included a lunch at the Narromine Irrigation Scheme to see the results of recent infrastructure projects delivering efficiency gains as an alternative to buybacks, an update on water issues from Macquarie River Food and Fibre, and a rundown on the Macquarie Marshes “Burrima” property from local grower Tony Wass.
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From Coogee to Condo, Banana to Blighty, Goondiwindi to Gunnedah and many cotton communities in-between, over 320 growers and industry have had their say on the future of the Australian Cotton industry.
Richard Gray and Annette McCaffery recently joined Cotton Australia as Regional Manager for Northern NSW and myBMP Sustainability Implementation Officer respectively.
The Australian Cotton Industry has released its latest Sustainability Update. The report offers a detailed view of our sustainability performance and achievements, providing valuable insights for growers and industry stakeholders.
Cotton Australia General Manager and Chair of the QFF Water and Energy Policy Committee, Michael Murray, was part of a QFF delegation that met with the Queensland Water Minister in Brisbane last week.
Build has begun on the Australian Cotton Industry Data Platform, being developed by CRDC in partnership with growers and the wider cotton industry.
Growers are encouraged to get involved and have their say in shaping the platform.
Cotton Australia’s Cotton to Market Lead, Brooke Summers, recently addressed the Australian Cotton Scientists Conference, highlighting how global pressures are reshaping cotton and why brands are demanding stronger data on sustainability, traceability and credentials.
The APVMA has extended the minor use permit (PER82660) which allows the use of tebuconazole to control Alternaria Leaf Spot in cotton. This permit has been in force since 2016 and is restricted to cotton grown in NSW only. Tebuconazole can be applied at 440 mL/ha as a preventative treatment for Alternaria. A maximum of two applications is permitted per crop. Tebuconazole may not be used less than 42 days prior to harvest.
Khapra beetle has been detected in imported nappy products and referred to DAFF. While this pest does not affect cotton, it is a serious threat to stored grain and could cause major issues if established in Australia. If you find something report it immediately to Report a pest or disease concern or by calling 1800 798 636.
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QFF in partnership with Cotton Australia is offering crisis communications and media response training for growers and industry representatives to help them gain confidence in communicating with media, suppliers, clients, staff, and family during a crisis. |
In Focus
Worldwide attention is increasing on the dangers of microplastics, and more specifically microfibres with evidence mounting that the world could face a looming environmental and health crisis.
At the recent Australian Cotton Collective, microfibres were a key focus with speakers agreeing the issue is becoming harder to ignore.
