We are set to have a strong presence at the 2024 Australian Cotton Conference, bringing a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the event. From insightful presentations to engaging stand activities, here’s everything you need to know about CSD’s involvement.
Featured Speakers and Presentations
Natalie Aquilina Presentation: Cracking the Code – Estimating Boll Maturity
Session: 8b
Date and Time: Thursday, August 8, at 9:00 am
Location: Plenary B
Natalie Aquilina, an agronomist at CSD, will present her findings on day degree accumulation for mature bolls, offering insights to improve last effective flower recommendations. With extensive experience in weed science research and consultancy, Natalie brings valuable expertise to the table.
Mike Bange Presentation: Home Truths of Row Configurations
Session: 4a
Date and Time: Wednesday, August 7, at 9:00 am
Location: ANZ Plenary
Dr. Mike Bange, CSD’s Commercial Research Manager, will discuss the impacts of different row configurations on cotton production. With over 30 years in cotton systems agronomy, Mike has made significant contributions to sustainable cotton production and recently received the 2023 International Cotton Researcher of the Year award.
Emma Chorley Presentation: Grower Led Disease Research
Session: 2c
Date and Time: Tuesday, August 6, at 2:00 pm
Location: Plenary C
Emma Chorley, a Regional Extension Officer with CottonInfo, will share insights from her work on an action research initiative focused on cotton diseases. Emma’s role in the Namoi Valley involves extending research across various aspects of cotton production to benefit growers.
Larissa Holland Presentation: Unravelling Cotton Growth Curves – Physiological Differences in our Cotton Varieties & How This Informs Agronomy
Session: 8b
Date and Time: Thursday, August 8, at 9:00 am
Location: Plenary B
Larissa Holland, an Extension and Development Agronomist at CSD, will delve into the physiological differences in cotton varieties and their implications for agronomy. Based in Dalby, Larissa analyzes data to support informed decision-making in the cotton industry.
Sam Lee Presentation: Crop Establishment – What Drives Success
Session: 8b
Date and Time: Thursday, August 8, at 9:00 am
Location: Plenary B
Sam Lee, CSD’s Extension and Development Manager for Queensland, Northern Territory, and Western Australia, will explore key factors driving successful crop establishment. Sam’s leadership and expertise have significantly contributed to the sustainable expansion of the cotton industry in these regions.
Kieran O’Keeffe Presentation: Priming – a Potential Practice Change to Reduce Quality Risks
Session: 6c
Date and Time: Wednesday, August 7, at 2:00 pm
Location: Plenary C
Kieran O’Keeffe, CottonInfo extension officer for Southern NSW, will present on priming practices to mitigate quality risks. With decades of experience in agronomy and a notable increase in cotton area in Southern NSW under his tenure, Kieran’s insights are invaluable.
Visit the CSD Trade Site
Location: Site 101
Throughout the conference, be sure to visit the CSD stand to chat about cotton seed and agronomy. Learn more about the latest varieties, including those with XtendFlex technology, and engage with experts who can answer your questions and provide tailored advice.
CSD Events
CSD Mastering Cotton Forum
Date and Time: Monday, August 5, from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Location: Plenary B, Gold Coast Convention & Exhibition Centre
Join us for the Mastering Cotton Forum, a comprehensive event where industry experts will share the latest insights and strategies for optimizing cotton seedling success. Topics include past learnings, seed understanding, practical QR code usage, soil temperature algorithms, crop establishment parameters, and the use of Mepiquat.
Varieties Containing XtendFlex Launch Event
Date and Time: Monday, August 5, from 5:15 pm to 6:05 pm
Location: Foyer E, Gold Coast Convention & Exhibition Centre
Celebrate the launch of XtendFlex cotton with Bayer Crop Science and CSD. This informal event is a great opportunity to network with peers and industry leaders while enjoying food and beverages.
Additionally, CSD is sponsoring the morning and afternoon teas each day, so be sure to attend and enjoy these refreshments.
Don’t miss out on these exciting opportunities to learn, connect, and grow at the 2024 Australian Cotton Conference with Cotton Seed Distributors. We look forward to seeing you there!