Water policy update webinar - Recording online

Cotton Australia General Manager Michael Murray recently conducted a webinar update on key water issues affecting the cotton industry across NSW and Queensland, including the three Federal reviews of the Basin Plan, Water Act and Menindee Lakes management, as well as the NSW Northern Connectivity and Minimum Inflows programs, groundwater trade processing and the Floodplain Management Plan application process.

How semi-irrigated cotton can make every drop count 

Semi-irrigated cotton systems could be the solution to helping growers make every drop count as they face increasing pressure from climate variability and water policy. That was the message from Moree agronomist and 2025 Nuffield Scholar Kate Lumber during her presentation at the 2026 Australian Cotton Conference.

Cotton on show at Ekka’s 150th celebration 

As the Ekka celebrated its 150th year, Cotton Australia helped bring the story of Australian cotton to life for more than 420,000 visitors. Crowds were drawn to interactive displays, including a working mini cotton gin, a cotton module, farm machinery and Queensland Cotton’s restored historic gin, offering a rare behind-the-scenes look at how cotton moves from the paddock to processing and export. 

Cotton Australia joins QFF briefing with Reserve Bank Deputy Governor

Cotton Australia, as part of the wider Queensland Farmers’ Federation (QFF) membership, had the opportunity to meet and engage with the Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank Andrew Hauser in Brisbane this week, where he heard first-hand some of the economic issues that are being faced by our rural industries, particularly the cotton industry.  

myBMP re-design: On track and moving into the next phase

The myBMP redesign is a central piece of the Australian Cotton Strategic Roadmap, the industry's long-term plan to keep Australian cotton competitive and protect premium value in an increasingly complex global market where many of our competitors are catching up on yield, quality and sustainability.

Help create a user-friendly Guide for agriculture on the EPBC Act reforms

Cotton Australia via its NFF membership has continued to advocate on behalf of members about the on-farm implications of the changes to the federal Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act (1999). Cotton Australia is now asking members to read and provide feedback on the Agriculture and the EPBC Act Guide released by the National Environmental Protection Agency.

Australian Cotton gift ideas for Father’s Day 2026

This Father's Day, celebrate the dads, grandads and father figures in your life with gifts made from the fibre you grow. Whether he's out on the farm, relaxing at home or heading into town, Australian cotton products are a thoughtful way to give a gift that's comfortable, durable and made to last.

Australian Cotton Sustainability Report 2025 released

The Australian cotton industry produces a sustainability report each year to track and demonstrate our progress in environmental, social and economic performance. It provides credible evidence of how Australian cotton is produced and helps us respond to growing expectations from customers, brands, governments and regulators.

Sunwater Irrigation price review

Sunwater is asking customers for feedback ahead of the next Irrigation Price Review. Over the coming months, Sunwater will talk with customers and industry groups about what matters to them and what should be considered as part of the review. You can register for updates and tell Sunwater how you would like to receive information and what you would like to hear about.