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Cotton Matters
Cotton growers from around the country have united in their visual support for the industry’s best practice program myBMP as efforts gain pace to more closely align the program to the supply of sustainably certified cotton to the market.
With the number of myBMP farm certifications almost doubling over the past two and a half years, a number of certified growers have spoken out about the benefits of the program.
Richie Quigley from Quigley Farms in Trangie said when he first looked at myBMP he discovered that most requirements were simply what was required by law.
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The National Irrigators Council (NIC) met in Goondiwindi this week, with delegates from across the Murray-Darling Basin attending. A highlight of NIC’s annual regional meeting is the field visit, where attendees visited the properties of local cotton growers Georgia Brown and Sam Coulton.
Cotton Australia’s Education Manager Jenny Hughes has helped George the Farmer launch a range of educational resources for schools featuring some of our own cotton growers, in an effort to dispel myths about cotton.
The Cotton Guardians Biosecurity Workshop, held in Brisbane on 11-12 July, brought together cotton growers, extension professionals, and industry members to bolster Australia's defences against exotic threats. Organised by Cotton Australia and Plant Health Australia, the event aimed to equip participants with the skills and knowledge to protect the industry from biosecurity risks.
Students from St George State High School recently hosted their peers from Toogoolawah State High School at an Agriculture Careers Camp.
The event aimed to connect promising students with pathways into agriculture. Held in the Balonne Shire and featuring visits to several cotton farms, the camp was highlighted in a video captured by Sally Rigney, Cotton Australia Regional Manager for St George, Dirranbandi, and Mungindi.
SafeWork NSW is launching a targeted inspection campaign aimed at medium to large businesses, focusing on identifying and managing psychosocial hazards in the workplace.
The upcoming SafeWork NSW campaign will target businesses with 200 or more employees, concentrating on managing psychosocial hazards such as work overload, bullying, harassment, and traumatic exposure.
A state-of-the-art $280,000 John Deere tractor is up for grabs in a funding raising venture for Active Farmers, a registered Charity dedicated to fostering mental health and well-being in rural communities.
This is the largest fund-raising event so far for Active Farmers and it’s made possible with the generous support of sponsors Delta, FMC, and Australian John Deere Dealerships.
Unsure where to start with myBMP? Want to complete several modules in a day? Or are you working towards certification but need assistance with Farm Health and Safety?
Join us at the Australian Cotton Conference for two myBMP masterclasses.
On the eve of the Australian Cotton Conference, Monday, 5 August, from 6:15 to 8:30 pm, the Next Gen Leadership Event will be held. This event will include the graduation ceremony for the latest cohort of Future Cotton Leaders.
Attendees will have the opportunity to network and engage with industry professionals. The evening will feature a keynote address from Daniel Bull who has climbed the highest peak on every continent.
Recently, representatives from Cotton Australia participated in two significant career fairs, connecting with students and promoting careers in the cotton industry: the University of New England (UNE) Farming Futures Careers Fair and the Charles Sturt University Approaching Ag Careers Fair.
The latest report on farm safety trends in Australia provides some sobering statistics that show more can be done to protect lives in agriculture.
The report was released as part of Farmsafe’s National Safety Week campaign which featured prominent cotton growers, including Darling Downs grower Jamie Grant and Cotton Australia Board Member Bernard Bierhoff.
In other news
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An AgriFutures funded research project to better understand Australian farmers’ approach to people management is seeking input from growers on the support they need to implement ‘best practice’ people management. |
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Applications are open for the 2025 Peter Cullen Trust Leadership Program. People interested in applying for the program are invited to attend an online information session 1pm - 2pm, Tuesday 20 August. |
Cotton Awards - Nominees
Steve and Bridget McVeigh, McVeigh Ag, operate Loch Eaton near Dalby, Queensland growing 1000 hectares of irrigation cotton alongside a small dryland section. They also manage a farm at Warra spanning 17,000 hectares. Their strategic focus includes maximizing water use efficiency through innovative irrigation systems.
