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Cotton Industry best practice program enters new era
The Australian cotton industry is achieving new levels of best...
Planting underway for Australian cotton with above average crops expected
Planting is underway across much of Australia’s cotton growing regions...
A major step for NT Cotton as Darwin Port exports first containers
The first of the containers of NT Cotton are nearing...
Cotton Industry Awards announced at Cotton Conference on the Gold Coast
The Cotton industry’s top awards for the year have been...
Cotton Australia AGM elects four Board members
Cotton Australia’s Annual General Meeting has taken place at the...
Record number graduate from cotton industry leadership program
The participants in the 2024 Australia Future Cotton Leaders Program...
2024 Australian Cotton Conference to Cultivate Excellence in Education
The cotton industry’s most concentrated education effort in one location...
Photos from Cotton Families bring stark but beautiful reality to country living
A unique photo competition for rural and remote cotton growers...
Award finalists announced for the CRDC Chris Lehmann Young Cotton Achiever of the Year
Cotton Australia has announced the award finalists for the 202...
2024 Cotton Industry Researcher of the year finalists announced
Cotton Australia has announced the award finalists for the Cotton...
2024 Cotton Industry award finalists announced
Cotton Australia has announced the finalists in the 2024 Australian...
World First Data Dashboard launched to transparently report on Australian cotton
In what is believed to be a world first for...
Cotton industry releases fourth independent environmental assessment
The results of a new comprehensive independent assessment of the...
2024 Australian Cotton Conference To Cultivate Excellence
One of Australia’s leading agricultural industries will gather on the...
Picking underway for Australian cotton with above average crops expected
Australia’s 1500 cotton growers, 90% of them family farmers, are...
Major Cotton Field Day set to explore carbon baseline setting
One of the most topical but arguably most misunderstood developments...
Australian Cotton Industry launches Awards season for 2024
Australian cotton growers are being urged to nominate themselves or...
Dates announced for picker operator training for QLD
Dates have been released for the series of cotton picker...
Record number apply for cotton industry leadership program
The participants have been revealed for the 2024 Australia Future...
Calls for vigilance as the first crops hit by spray drift this season
More than 1000 hectares of cotton crops have already been...
Recent rain helps cotton growers after dry spell
Many Cotton growers from New South Wales to Queensland have...
Cotton Australia welcomes enforcement action targeting spray drift
Cotton Australia – the peak body for the Australian cotton...
Positive signs for Australian Cotton ahead of World Cotton Day
There are some positive signs for the 2024 Australian cotton...
Applications open for Future Cotton Leaders Program
Applications are now open for the cotton industry’s premier entry-level...
Cotton Australia receives funding boost for training picker operators in QLD
Cotton Australia has secured Queensland (QLD) Government funding to deliver...
Cotton Industry releases Strategic Plan for five years
The Australian Cotton Industry has launched its key planning document...
Biodiversity the big winner in 3-year project in cotton country
Country Road, Landcare Australia and cotton farmers are marking Biodiversity...
New Plibersek Water bill to cost all Australians
Cotton Australia has joined with other peak farming and irrigation...
Cotton Industry Awards announced at Cotton Collective
The Cotton industry’s top awards for 2023 have been announced...
Cotton Australia AGM elects two new Board members
Cotton Australia’s Annual General Meeting has taken place at the...
Latest Sustainability Update
Latest cotton sustainability update shows target gains and room for...
Exceptional quality reported as cotton picking nears completion
Around 85% of the Australian cotton crop has now been...
Cotton Picking underway with positive signs despite challenges
Picking has begun in most of Australia’s cotton growing region...
Cotton industry makes important next step in diverting textile waste from landfill
The next stage in identifying a scalable, long-term solution to...
Australian Cotton Industry looks to a happy 2023 despite floods and global volatility
The Australian Cotton Industry is forecasting a 2023 crop outcome...
Cotton exports break records and take third spot on most valuable export commodity
Australian cotton is forecast to become the third most valuable...
Large Cotton crop still expected in 2023 despite constant rain
The Australian cotton industry is still expecting a large cotton...
Farmers unite in push for chemical reductions in farming
Renowned Australian soil scientist Dr Oliver Knox has applauded a...
2022 Australian Cotton Crop all but sold out despite global volatility
Australian cotton growers appear certain to sell out of 202...
Top Cotton Award winners announced at the Australian Cotton Conference
The winners of the cotton industry's most prestigious awards have...
Cotton industry’s new framework to help farmers improve soil health
The Australian cotton industry has launched a new framework designed...
IPF Service to Cotton Industry Award announced
Third generation Murrumbidgee farmer Rob Houghton has been awarded the...
Circular Cotton Project Shows Promising Results - Phase 2 to follow
Ground breaking trial returning cotton textile waste to cotton fields...
Media Accreditation for Australian Cotton Conference
Media are invited to apply to attend the Australian Cotton...
Finalists announced for Cotton’s highest awards in 2022
The finalists have been announced for the Australian cotton industry’s...
Transparency the focus in Australian cotton sustainability update
The Australian cotton industry has underlined its commitment to transparency...
Cotton Young Achiever and Researcher of the Year Announced
The 2021 winners of the Researcher of the Year Award...
New Agriculture Minister chooses a cotton farm for his first farm visit in Queensland
The Albanese government’s newly appointed Agriculture Minister Murray Watt has...
Cotton Australia looks forward to constructive relationship with new government
Cotton Australia has congratulated Australia’s 31st Prime Minister Anthony Albanese...
A raw take on cotton, from the farmer’s mouth
For the first time, Australian podcast fans will share the...
Cotton Australia statement on NRAR prosecution
Cotton Australia statement on NRAR prosecution
Quality Australian Cotton Gains Further Global Support
Cotton Australia has used a new collaboration with a leading...
Cotton Australia Welcomes ATMAC Grant Phase 2
Cotton Australia has welcomed an announcement by Minister for Agriculture...
Australia’s 2021 Cotton Grower of the Year and High Achiever of the Year announced
The Australian cotton industry’s top performers for 2021 have been...
2022 Australian Cotton Conference Launched
The Australian Cotton Conference is back in 2022 with a...
Double the celebrations for Australian Cotton Industry in 2022
Australian cotton growers will have double the reason to celebrate...
New partnership sees Australian Cotton commitment by children’s brand Cotton On Kids
A new partnership between Cotton Australia and Cotton On Kids...
Cotton Australia joins Queensland regulator in spray drift reminder
Cotton Australia is joining forces with Biosecurity Queensland to remind...
Australian Cotton tipped for second best year on record
After years of drought Cotton Australia is forecasting the industry’s...
Agricultural leaders unite to drive spray-drift best practice
Four of Australia’s top agricultural peak-bodies have united to send...
Potential ‘game-changers’ chosen for cotton industry’s 2022 emerging leaders program
Australia’s cotton industry has selected 15 of the country’s most...
Cotton industry appoints independent expert to reassess environmental performance
The Australian cotton industry has commissioned an independent expert to...
Cotton Australia recognises Queensland Cotton’s 100th Birthday
Cotton Australia (CA) has congratulated Queensland Cotton (QC) on its...
Future Cotton Leaders Applications open for 2022
Australia’s cotton industry is encouraging its next generation of leaders...
New expert group formed to further improve cotton sustainability
An inaugural meeting of a select group of experts and...
One Year On – Projects Have Improved Biodiversity in Australian Cotton Landscapes
Over the last 12 months a unique partnership between Landcare...
World Cotton Day One Year On - Life After China
Australia’s cotton industry has announced it has virtually sold out...
Cotton growers cut water use per bale by half
The latest research has confirmed cotton growers have almost halved...
Bumper crop expected as cotton season kicks off in Emerald
The Australian cotton season is officially underway.
Nigel Burnett elected new Chair of Cotton Australia Board
The cotton industry’s peak grower body Cotton Australia (CA) has...
Secure your tickets to Australian Cotton Collective
Excitement is building for the 2021 Australian Cotton Collective, with...
Ground breaking trial returning cotton textile waste to cotton fields launched
A cotton farm just outside the rural town of Goondiwindi...
Students and teachers to benefit from new digital Cotton Education Kit
A new Cotton Australia resource has been launched for Australian...
Finalists announced in 2021 Australian Cotton Industry Awards
The Australian cotton industry’s top performers from the past year...
New alliance rewards cotton growers for sustainable farming practices
Cotton Australia and farm insurer Achmea Australia (Achmea) have today...
Disaster Assistance Package – a boost for impacted cotton growers
Cotton Australia has welcomed the announcement of financial help for...
Australian Cotton Industry Awards back in 2021
Australian cotton growers will celebrate the best achievements of the...
Australian Future Cotton Leaders Program participants announced
The participants in the latest edition of the Australian cotton...
Virtual reality brings cotton to the classroom
Cotton Australia has proudly launched its new virtual reality (VR)...
New pest management training announced for cotton industry
A new training opportunity focused on managing pests in cotton...
All farmers encouraged to map crops to prevent spray drift damage this season
All cropping farmers are being encouraged to play their part...
Australian Future Cotton Leaders Program bringing industry together
Time is running out to apply for the Australian cotton...
Queensland election: Labor water pricing promise welcomed
Cotton Australia has applauded a commitment from Queensland Labor to...
Australian cotton industry disappointed by apparent Chinese export changes
The Australian cotton industry is working to understand apparent changes...
Country Road and Landcare: protecting biodiversity in Australia’s cotton landscapes
Australian cotton industry supports project to protect biodiversity in Australia’s...
Discover Australian cotton on World Cotton Day
Cotton Australia is encouraging Australians to use World Cotton Day...
Cotton and grains industries applaud launch of AgSkilled 2.0 training program
The launch of a multi-million-dollar training program for farmers in...
Boosting cotton education must be a focus for schools
Cotton Australia is calling for increased education about cotton in...
Australian Cotton Report Uncovers Stories of Giving
Cotton Australia media release - Australian Cotton Report Uncovers Stories...
Queensland election: LNP water pricing promise applauded
Cotton Australia has welcomed the commitment of the Queensland LNP...
Cotton growers unite to share weather data with community and mitigate spray drift
Growers mitigating spray drift through data sharing.
Cotton Gap program returns to expand students' horizons
The Australian cotton industry is hoping to attract a new...
Australian cotton industry releases second Sustainability Report
The Australian cotton industry’s second five-year Sustainability Report released today...
Spray needs to stay on target
All farmers are being reminded to stay vigilant during all...
2020 Australian Cotton Conference Launched
2020 Australian Cotton Conference organisers are hopeful of a large...
Australian cotton industry opens its doors for community engagement day
No topic was off limit as the Australian cotton industry...
Applications open for Future Cotton Leaders Program
The next generation of leaders within Australia’s cotton industry is...
Nominations open for 2020 Australian Cotton Industry Awards
Nominations have opened for the 2020 Australian Cotton Industry Awards...
Efforts underway to reduce spray drift risk
Growers are being reminded to remain vigilant when spraying their...
Better Cotton Initiative boss applauds Australian industry
The head of the largest cotton sustainability program in the...
A new crop of chinos at M.J. Bale
M.J. Bale flagship stores now stock men’s chinos exclusively made...
World Cotton Day
The global cotton industry’s production, research, innovation and trade practices...
High achievers recognised at the 2019 Australian Cotton Industry Awards
The excellence and achievements of the Australian cotton industry over...
Cotton Australia’s response to Four Corners’ episode ‘Cash Splash’
Statement in response to the ABC's Four Corners report.
Countdown on to Australian Cotton Collective
Countdown on to Australian Cotton Collective
Australian cotton industry’s 2019 top achievers announced
Australian cotton industry’s 2019 top achievers announced
We won’t be bullied by anti-cotton activists
We won’t be bullied by anti-cotton activists
Rain, not blame, needed after Menindee fish deaths
Rain, not blame, needed after Menindee fish deaths
Move to ban cotton exports a dangerous political stunt that attacks regional Australia
Move to ban cotton exports a dangerous political stunt that...
Cotton Australia responds to South Australian Royal Commission report
Cotton Australia responds to South Australian Royal Commission report
2019 Australian Cotton Industry Awards to celebrate resilience and innovation
2019 Australian Cotton Industry Awards to celebrate resilience and innovation
Australia’s cotton industry lays down the facts to Greens Senator Sarah Hanson-Young
Australias cotton industry lays down the facts to Greens Senator...
Cotton Australia statement on fish deaths at Menindee
Cotton Australia statement on fish deaths at Menindee
