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“On Track” Series – Flowering to Cutout

“On Track” Series – Flowering to Cutout

In the second episode of out "On Track" Series Angus chats to CSD's Commercial Research Manager, Dr Michael Bange & CSD's Extension & Market Development Lead, Peter White. Mike, Peter and Angus discuss how to keep your crop on track during this stage in...

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Digital & Data Update

Digital & Data Update

In this episode of Cotton Yarns, we chat to Chris Teague, CSD's Digital & Data Manager. Chris & Angus discuss the latest updates from CSD's Digital & Data program including some improvements to CSD's tools and website.

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“On Track” Series – Planting to Flowering

“On Track” Series – Planting to Flowering

In the first episode of out "On Track" Series Angus chats to CSD's Commercial Research Manager, Dr Mike Bange. Mike and Angus discuss how to keep your crop in track during this stage in development to maximise your yield potential.

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2024/25 Pre Planting Update

2024/25 Pre Planting Update

In this episode of Cotton Yarns, we chat to Dr Oliver Knox, NSW Extension & Development Manager. Oliver and Angus touch on a few topics leading into the 2024/25 planting season, including the new varieties containing XtendFlex, the soil temperature network, the...

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Fertiliser Basics & Soil Testing

Fertiliser Basics & Soil Testing

In this episode of Cotton Yarns, we chat to Bede O'Mara, Technical Agronomist with Incitec Pivot Fertilisers. Bede and Angus discuss some of the basics around fertilisers used in the cotton industry and the importance of soil testing.

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CSD’s Quality Assurance

CSD’s Quality Assurance

In this episode of Cotton Yarns, we chat to CSD's General Manager of Operations, Brett Ross. Brett and Angus  discuss CSD's extensive Quality Assurance Program, touching on all parts of the seed production process.

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2024 Seed Increase Update

2024 Seed Increase Update

In this episode of Cotton Yarns, we chat with Damian Edwards, CSD's Seed Increase Manager. Damian gives us an overview and update on the 2024 Seed Increase Program.

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Northen Australia Update

Northen Australia Update

In this episode of Cotton Yarns, we chat to Jodie Padrana, Extension & Development Agronomist for Northern Queensland and Sam Lee, Extension & Development Manager. Jodie, Sam and I discuss how the cotton industry is progressing in Northern Australia.

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Bollgard® 3 RMP

Bollgard® 3 RMP

In this episode of Cotton Yarns, we chat to Dr Kristan Knight, Insect Resistance Management Scientist with Bayer. Kristen and I discuss the ins and outs of the resistance management plan (RMP), and why it's so important in maintaining the success of the Australian...

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Water Dashboard Project

Water Dashboard Project

In this episode of Cotton Yarns we talk to James Quinn , CSD's General Manager about the Water Dashboard project. The Water Dashboard is a Richard Williams Initiative funded project, in collaboration with CRDC and Goanna Ag, aimed at providing growers with exact on...

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Richard Williams Commercial Research Initiative

Richard Williams Commercial Research Initiative

In this episode of Cotton Yarns, we talk to Dr. Michael Bange, our accomplished Commercial Research Manager at CSD, for an illuminating discussion on the Richard Williams Commercial Research Initiative. This initiative stands as a testament to our commitment to...

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Soil Health

Soil Health

In this episode of Cotton Yarns, we chat to Dr Oliver Knox, Associate Professor in Soil Systems at UNE and the CottonInfo tech lead for Soil Health. Oliver and Angus discuss some key soil health fundamentals and a few changes you can make to improve your soil health.

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Breeding Australian Cotton Varieties

Breeding Australian Cotton Varieties

In this episode of Cotton Yarns we chat to Warwick Stiller, head cotton breeder at CSIRO. Warwick and Angus discuss the cotton breeding process and the work and resources that go into breeding Australian cotton varieties.

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Cotton in the Lockyer Valley

Cotton in the Lockyer Valley

In this episode of Cotton Yarns we chat to Mitch Brimblecombe and Neil Schimke, cotton growers in the Lockyer Valley. Mitch, Neil, Chris Barry and Angus discuss the challenges of growing cotton in the Lockyer Valley as well as its suitability as a long-term staple...

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FastStart Program

FastStart Program

In this episode, Angus is joined by Stew Brotherton Extension and Development Agronomist for Central Queensland. Stew and Angus discuss the FastStart program, a collaboration between CSD and Syngenta.

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Water Dashboard Project

XtendFlex Cotton

In this episode we chat to James Quinn CSD's General Manager, Growth & Development. James and Angus discuss the release of XtendFlex cotton varieties for the coming season, and how the changeover will look.  

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Ground Preparation with the 2023 FastStart Winners

Ground Preparation with the 2023 FastStart Winners

In this episode of Cotton Yarns, we chat to Matt and Neil, cotton growers and winners of the 2022-23 FastStart awards. Matt, Neil, Chris Barry and Angus discuss the importance of ground preparation and getting your crop off to the best start possible.

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Fusarium Wilt

Fusarium Wilt

In this episode of Cotton Yarns, we chat to Dr Linda Smith, Principal Plant Pathologist at Department of Agriculture and Fisheries. Linda and I discuss all things Fusarium Wilt, how to minimise the impacts and how to stop the spread on your farm.

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Defoliation

Defoliation

In this episode of Cotton Yarns we chat to Peter White, CSD's Extension & Market Development Lead. We discuss all the major considerations around defoliation, and best practice management to ensure your defoliant is as effective as possible.

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Importance of the final irrigation

Importance of the final irrigation

In this episode of Cotton Yarns we chat to Larissa Holland Extension and Development Agronomist for the Darling Downs about the importance of the final irrigation in a cotton crop. We cover all the impacts of the timing of the final irrigation and how it can help...

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Managing for Cutout

Managing for Cutout

In this episode of Cotton Yarns we chat to Paul Grundy research scientist for Queensland Department of Agriculture & Fisheries about managing your crop around cutout. We cover all the basics of cutout as well as some important management considerations needed for...

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Managing for Mircronaire in Cool Climates

Managing for Mircronaire in Cool Climates

In this episode of Cotton Yarns we chat to Ella Arnold, Extension & Development Agronomist for Southern NSW and Rene van der Sluijs, Principal Consultant for Textile Technical Services. Ella & Rene discuss the fundamentals of micronaire development and how you...

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Managing Verticillium Wilt

Managing Verticillium Wilt

In this episode of Cotton Yarns we chat to Bob Ford, E&D Agronomist for the Namoi Valley, about  Verticillium Wilt. Bob steps us through the characteristics if the disease, how it spreads and some of the ways we can mitigate the impact of Verticillium Wilt on our...

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The role of PGRs in crop management

The role of PGRs in crop management

In this episode of Cotton Yarns we chat to Sandra Williams,  Agronomy Researcher with CSIRO & Nick Stuart, Extension and Development Agronomist for CSD a little later in the episode. Sandra and I discuss the basics around PGR's and the results from some of her...

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First Irrigation & First Flower

First Irrigation & First Flower

In this episode of Cotton Yarns we chat to Dean Hamblin, Agronomist for Madden Agriculture. Dean & Angus discuss some of the decision making process around the timing of first irrigation and its importance in setting your crop up for first flower.

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Dryland/ Rain Grown Cotton

Dryland/ Rain Grown Cotton

In this episode of Cotton Yarns we chat to Stuart McFadyen Extension and Development Agronomist for the Gwydir Valley, Dr Mike Bange also joins us later in the episode. Stu and Angus discuss some of the considerations of planting and growing rain grown cotton...

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Considerations for late planted cotton

Considerations for late planted cotton

In this episode of Cotton Yarns we chat to Jorian Millyard Extension and Development Manager for NSW. Jorian and Angus discuss some of the considerations around planting cotton later in the planting window. They also cover some of the online tools and resources CSD...

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Grown-On Cotton

Grown-On Cotton

In this episode of Cotton Yarns we talk to Neek Morawitz, a cotton grower in Central Queensland and Stewart Brotherton, CSD's Extension & Development Agronomist for Central Queensland and Burdekin. Neek and Stewart tell us all about what is grown on cotton and...

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Best Practice Planting

Best Practice Planting

In this episode of Cotton Yarns we chat to Sam Lee, CSD Extension and Development Manager for Queensland, Northern Territory and Western Australia. Sam and I discuss some of the CSD and FastStart resources that will assist growers in making important planting...

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Planter Maintenance

Planter Maintenance

In this episode of Cotton Yarns we chat to Stephen Frahm, Planter Specialist for RDO Equipment about planter maintenance and some of the new and emerging planter technologies. Stephen takes a dive into all thing planters and gives us some tips for the coming season.To...

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Cotton in Northern Australia

Cotton in Northern Australia

In this episode of Cotton Yarns we talk to Brad Jonsson, a 4th generation farmer in Northern Queensland, and Sam Lee, CSD's Extension and Development Manager for Queensland and Northern Australia. Brad and Sam give us an insight into cotton production in Northern...

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Nitrogen and Nitrogen use efficiency

Nitrogen and Nitrogen use efficiency

In this episode of Cotton Yarns we chat to Jon Baird, research agronomist for the NSW DPI about nitrogen and nitrogen use efficiency. Jon takes a dive into nitrogen use in the cotton industry and gives us some tips for the coming season.To sign up as a member to...

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Do’s and don’ts of back to back cotton

Do’s and don’ts of back to back cotton

In this episode of Cotton Yarns we talk to Jamie Street, a consulting Agronomist based out of St George QLD. Jamie gives us an understanding of the do's and don'ts as well as some important tips for growing back to back cotton. This episode is a MUST if you're looking...

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Data in the Cotton Industry

Data in the Cotton Industry

In this episode of Cotton Yarns we chat to Chris Teague, CSD's Digital and Data Manager. We talk all things data in the cotton industry, how CSD collects and utilises data and what lies in the future.To sign up as a member to access this information visit CSD |...

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Black Root Rot in Cotton

Black Root Rot in Cotton

In this episode of Cotton Yarns we talk to Allan Jones from Agronomic Business Solutions and Kieran O'Keeffe from CottonInfo. Kieran and Allan share their thought on dealing with Black Root Rot and what lies in the future for the battle against BRR.To sign up as a...

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