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Robust and adaptable to manage risk during the growing season, Sicot 757B3XF is a high-yielding variety with improved fibre length and strength.

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Each year, respected figures who have played a key role in strengthening the performance, resilience and reputation of Australia’s cotton sector are inducted as CSD Honorary Members.

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Celebrating 30 years of Bt cotton

In 2026 we celebrate 30 years of Bt cotton, transforming the Australian cotton industry to what it is today.

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From field preparation to first flower, find practical management guidance, tips and decision-support tools to optimise cotton establishment and drive yield potential.

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Get your cotton off to a FastStart™. Achieve an optimum plant stand with the best practice planting guidelines, tools and tips developed for Australian cotton growers.

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Choose a dryland performer in 2026

4 September, 2026 |

Dryland cotton options with CSD Cotton is a popular dryland summer crop. Current varieties, improvements in technology and trait advancements have simplified the process for growing dryland cotton, reducing production risks and allowing for greater flexibility in...

Celebrating 30 years of Bt cotton

20 August, 2026 |

Celebrating 30 years of Bt cottonIn 2026, we celebrate 30 years of Bt cotton in Australia, as the nation's first commercial genetically modified field crop. Bt cotton has reduced overall insecticide use by up to 95% against primary caterpillars like Helicoverpa,...

Updated advice on optimum soil temperature at planting time

17 August, 2026 |

Growers have been utilising the FastStart™ Field Forecast tool for several of years. This system combines actual soil temperatures and air temperature forecasts to provide site specific soil temperature forecasts for the next 7 days. Ahead of the 2026/27 season, we've...