Registrations open for the Bayer grower of the year field day
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Cotton Matters
Australian cotton growers are being urged to nominate themselves or someone they know for the 2024 Australian Cotton Industry Awards – celebrating excellence in the way Australian farmers grow cotton, as demand for our sustainable product increases both in Australia and globally.
Cotton Australia CEO Adam Kay said the awards are about not only recognizing outstanding growers, but sharing the knowledge and the processes so that the whole industry benefits.
“The awards have five categories and that ensures that the growers are rewarded for their success but also young industry participants, researchers who lead the innovation landscape and also those who have delivered services to the industry over many years.”
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Register now to attend the Bayer Australian Cotton Grower of the Year Field Day which will be held Wednesday March 20 at Johannes and Scarlett Roellgen’s property on the Darling Downs. Learn about the importance of data from AgriRisk High Achiever of the Year, Dan Skerman and take a tour of 'Tyunga' with Johannes.
The recent cotton picker training workshops in Queensland have exceeded attendance expectations, with experienced growers finding value for themselves and their staff. Several more workshops are scheduled for southern Queensland over the next few weeks, providing growers and their staff the opportunity to enhance their skills and knowledge in the safe and efficient operation of pickers.
Cotton Australia Policy Officer Paul Sloman has been appointed by the Queensland Government to a key rural advisory committee.
Minister Grade Grace appointed Paul to the Rural Industry Sector Standing Committee which gives industry-specific advice and makes recommendations to the Work Health and Safety Board about the WHS requirements for our industry.
ACCC seeks feedback on LDC acquisition of Namoi Cotton
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is seeking the views of Cotton Australia, and its members, on the proposed acquisition of Namoi Cotton Limited by Louis Dreyfus Company.
The ACCC’s investigation is focused on the impact on competition. In particular:
• the likely impact on prices and service quality in the supply of ginning services
• the likely impact on prices and service quality in the acquisition and sale of cotton seed, and
• whether the proposed acquisition is likely to give LDC the ability and incentive to foreclose its competitors post-acquisition.
If you have any feedback, please email talktous@cotton.org.au before 4 March 2024
News in brief
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Qld growers can apply for round six of the Rural Economic Development Grants scheme. These grants, with a co-contribution option, offer funding of up to $200,000 and can be used for various purposes, including building and equipment expenses, and covering training costs. |
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As the cotton-picking season approaches, specialist agricultural insurer Achmea Australia is encouraging growers to refamiliarize themselves with their legal obligations when employing seasonal workers and to put in place measures to maintain a safe working environment. |
Farm Business Resilience Program
St. George cotton growers, Saunders Farming, have recently adopted a bankless irrigation system to enhance water efficiency on their property "Plantation" in southern Queensland. This innovative system has demonstrated notable water efficiency gains of up to 20%.
Established over half a century ago by industry pioneers Alan and Lenore Saunders, the farm has evolved under the leadership of their son, Craig Saunders, and his wife, Sharon. In the past two decades, the farm has expanded to over 900 green hectares, with a primary focus on cotton cultivation.
