New grower directors appointed to the Cotton Australia Board
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The Brimblecombe family from Moira Farming in Queensland’s Lockyer Valley has taken out the cotton industry’s highest honour, being named the 2026 Bayer Cotton Grower of the Year at the Australian Cotton Industry Awards dinner last night. The AgriRisk High Achiever of the Year Award was presented to Rhys Herbert and Trish Carroll from Pastoral Properties (Cropping), Warra Warra, on the Darling Downs.
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One sitting director has been re-elected and two new grower board members elected at Cotton Australia’s Annual General Meeting, held during the Australian Cotton Conference on the Gold Coast.
Allan Williams and the late Elizabeth Alexander were honoured with the prestigious John Deere Service to Industry Award, which recognises individuals who have made a lasting contribution to the Australian cotton industry at the Australian Cotton Industry Awards Dinner last night.
Seventeen emerging leaders from across the cotton supply chain, and from around the country, have graduated as Australian Future Cotton Leaders at the 2026 Australian Cotton Conference.
One of the simplest things that can catch farmers out is documentation. Not because the work isn't being done, but because there's no record to show it. The good news is documentation doesn't need to be complicated or time-consuming. In most cases, it's simply keeping a record of what has already happened, helping demonstrate the steps you've taken to manage risk if you ever need to.
The 2026 Australian Cotton Conference has helped inspire the next generation of cotton leaders, with high school students, educators, undergraduate students and PhD researchers taking part through scholarships opportunities.
Cotton Australia General Manager Michael Murray will provide an update of all things water of interest to the cotton industry, including the three Federal reviews – Basin Plan, Water Act and Menindee Lakes Management Basin Plan as well as the NSW Northern Connectivity and Minimum Inflows programs and in Qld the RAB vs Annuity Determination.
For nearly 30 years, myBMP has helped Australian cotton growers demonstrate the responsible practices that underpin the strength and reputation of our industry. The current redesign of the program will make it easier for growers to demonstrate their sustainability performance in a way that delivers value for their businesses, while strengthening the industry’s ability to respond to evolving market and community expectations.
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Applications are now open for cohort two of the Safer Farmers Ambassador Network. The program supports farmers to become confident, influential voices for safety, wellbeing and positive change across agriculture. Through storytelling, media training, leadership development and national industry engagement opportunities, the network is building a group of farmers who can share their experiences, inspire action and help shape a safer, stronger industry. |
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Moree district cotton growers have received practical, on-farm advice to help reduce workplace health and safety risks, prepare for SafeWork NSW inspections and protect their workers, families and businesses. The WHS workshop supported by Cotton Australia and AgSkilled, was presented by WHS specialist Peter Tremble, who stepped growers through practical systems that can be applied on farm to reduce health and safety risks |
2026 Cotton Growers of the Year - the Brimblecombe family
The Brimblecombe family has farmed at Forrest Hill in the Lockyer Valley for more than 100 years, with Moira Farming now operated by Mitch and Mariah Brimblecombe, alongside Mitch’s parents Linton and Melinda.
