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Dates have been announced for the first in a series of free cotton picker essentials workshops to be delivered across Queensland cotton producing regions.
Real Skills Ag Training will deliver 10 workshops enabling Queensland staff from cotton growing businesses to be upskilled in cotton picker operations.
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Ian Gourley a dryland cotton grower from Narrabri and President of the Dryland Cotton Research Association is keen to see more dryland growers achieve their myBMP Accreditation. Drawing on insights from his recent myBMP accreditation, Ian aims to demystify common misconceptions surrounding the process.
Cotton growers in Central Queensland are looking to the skies and online as Cyclone Kirrily, a Category 2 cyclone that is strengthening, heads towards them.
Regional Manager Robyn Lehmann said growers who planted late are hoping to receive valuable rain, while those with open cotton are hoping their crops avoid the damage of heavy rain and strong wind.
To celebrate our partnership with the renowned Australian brand Hard Yakka, we've launched a social media competition. We've invited our followers to share what 'Hard Yakka' means to them for a chance to win an Aussie Cotton Tee.
If you're eager to win a T-shirt and contribute to spreading the word of our new brand partnership, simply log in to Facebook and leave a comment.
The Queensland Competition Authority (QCA) has been directed by the Queensland Government to review the irrigation pricing practices of Seqwater and Sunwater. The purpose of the review is to recommend irrigation prices to apply for the four-year period from 1 July 2025 to 30 June 2029.
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The Ag Trade Apprenticeship Project are seeking feedback from potential future employers. Take this short survey to help identify crucial dynamics for long-term success of a trade apprenticeship in agriculture. Submissions close January 28. |
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The Cotton Jobs site has been temporally deactivated due to reduced usage post COVID-19. Recognising the current increase in available seasonal workers, Cotton Australia are redirecting our efforts to align with and support other agriculture employment initiatives. |
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Cotton Australia runs 'Teach the Teacher' events in Cotton Growing Regions across Australia to help teachers build an understanding of cotton growing and ginning.
Last week teachers from St George State High school visited the Brimblecombe's 'Ashwood Farms' property for a cotton farm tour as part of their Professional Development for 2024.
