Cotton Australia Board visit Gwydir and Macintyre valleys
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The Australian Cotton Industry Awards are now open for nominations for 2026. The awards recognise people across the industry for their achievements, commitment to sustainability, and adoption of best practice, highlighting the work that keeps Australian cotton productive, efficient, and responsible.
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2026 will see the continuation of more than three decades of water reform, with a range of issues active at local, state, Basin and national levels. Cotton Australia, working in close partnership with key organisations, will strive to protect your water property rights and minimise the costs and regulations associated with irrigation.
Changes to Federal Environmental Legislative, Including Native Vegetation
Late last year, the federal Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act (1999) was amended. Cotton Australia has been working with the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) during the months leading up to this, as the proposed legislative reforms were being considered by the Albanese Government.
The Cotton Australian board recently travelled to Moree and Goondiwindi to meet with growers and check out some innovative initiatives, including Sundown Pastoral Company's green hydrogen project, ThryvOn trials at "Mundine", and agtech advances at Goanna Ag.
Sick, personal and carer’s leave are the same entitlement, with full-time employees accruing 10 days per year and part-time employees a pro rata amount. Leave starts from day one, rolls over each year and is paid at the base rate, with unused sick leave not paid out on termination. Employers can request evidence, even for one day, and valid certificates include telehealth and pharmacy providers.
Workers from Moree were upskilled in cotton picker operations last week, for the first of at least 10 cotton picker essentials workshops being delivered in New South Wales and Queensland over the next month in the lead-up to picking.
Over 180 cotton growers, their families, and industry supporters gathered under the stars at the St George Golf Club to celebrate the 2024–25 cotton season, just prior to the cotton pickers starting to roll into this year’s pick.
After spending time building careers off-farm, fourth-generation farmers Hugh, Jock, Oscar and Archie have returned to the family farm, bringing fresh energy and a strong sense of teamwork, this month they will host the Australian Cotton Grower of the Year Field Day, showcasing how their collaborative, multi‑generational business.
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Do you grow cotton in the Northern Territory? CRCNA is inviting NT growers and industry participants to complete a survey to help build a clearer picture of the Territory’s cropping industry. The survey looks at crop rotations, the constraints affecting development and what is needed for long‑term viability. |
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Interested in travelling overseas to explore a topic that will benefit the Australian Cotton Industry? Applications are open for the Winston Churchill Trust 2026 Fellowships. You don’t need qualifications, a title or a specific profession to apply, all you need an idea that could strengthen our industry. |
Australian Cotton Conference
Australia’s cotton industry will come together on the Gold Coast this year for its flagship event, with registrations now open for the 2026 Australian Cotton Conference. Under the theme Future Fit Cotton, the 2026 Conference will be held from 4–6 August for three days of learning, networking and industry celebration.
