Submission to the APVMA on the future use of Paraquat
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Cotton Australia recently accompanied the NSW Shadow Minister for Water and her advisor on a tour of the Macquarie Valley to hear more about the cotton industry and its positive contribution to the region.
Cotton Australia CEO Adam Kay and General Manager Michael Murray accompanied the Shadow Minister and Member for Cootamundra, Steph Cooke and her water advisor Mark MacNamara.
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Cotton Australia has been recognised for its leadership on important programs like AgCAREERSTART, Farmsafe, and its R&D guidance with the Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC) in a key meeting of agricultural leaders in Canberra.
The Australian Cotton Industry Forum (ACIF) held its biannual meeting recently, chaired by Cotton Australia Board member Matt McVeigh and attended by CA Board Chair Nigel Burnett and CEO Adam Kay, who serves as ACIF Secretariat.
A submission of behalf of Australian cotton growers and the broader industry has been lodged as part of the APVMA’s review into the use of paraquat and diquat.
Cotton Australia's Jennifer Brown was among 12 women who graduated from the nationally recognised Diversity in Agriculture Leadership Program (DiALP). Reflecting on her experience, Jennifer said, "I’ve learned through the DiALP to view leadership as a service to others, rather than just a title. My mentor helped me recognise the value of my skills and expertise, giving her the confidence to explore new opportunities within her role and reflect on her overall impact."
Students have shown keen interest in technology advances in the cotton industry after hearing from Cotton Australia at Moo Baa Munch.
The two-day event, run by AgForce’s School to Industry Partnership Program, was recently held in Toowoomba, showcasing all aspects of the agriculture industry to school students.
Cotton Australia’s Education Manager, Jenny Hughes, attended the University of Sydney Agricultural Society AgBall on 18 October, continuing Cotton Australia's close partnership with the university to support students interested in the cotton industry
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Peter began his myBMP journey with support from his local Cotton Australia representative, who provided clear guidance on starting the process. “I got in contact with my Cotton Australia Rep, and he helped me fully through the process and to get it all started,” Peter said. The process turned out to be less complex than expected.
