CSD Cotton Management Knowledge Library
Celebrating 30 years of Bt cotton
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
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...
Seed quality at CSD: reducing mechanical damage
Reducing mechanical damage Mechanical damage is physical damage to the seed which penetrates the seedcoat such as cracks, chips, and holes. It is currently assessed visually and reported as a percentage. At CSD, we work hard to ensure every bag of planting seed that...
August valley summaries from CSD agronomists
August valley summaries from CSD agronomists Read what's been happening in each of the Australian cotton growing valleys, as included in the Australian Cottongrower magazine.The 2025/26 cotton season has now drawn to a close across the Namoi Valley, with growers...
Case Study: Try Before You Buy – Siokra 253B3XF & Sicala 320B3XF in Lower Namoi
Field tested. Proven performance. Trusted to deliver. The cotton industry is evolving – climate, market demand, management processes and technology advancements necessitate Australian growers and CSD to remain on the front foot, growing a high-quality product that’s...
Case Study: Try Before You Buy – Sicot 748B3F & Sicot 743B3XF in Darling Downs
Field tested. Proven performance. Trusted to deliver. The cotton industry is evolving – climate, market demand, management processes and technology advancements necessitate Australian growers and CSD to remain on the front foot, growing a high-quality product that’s...
Case Study: Try Before You Buy – Sicot 606B3F & Sicala 320B3XF in Darling Downs
Field tested. Proven performance. Trusted to deliver. The cotton industry is evolving – climate, market demand, management processes and technology advancements necessitate Australian growers and CSD to remain on the front foot, growing a high-quality product that’s...
Case Study: Try Before You Buy – Siokra 253B3XF & Sicot 619B3XF in Upper Namoi region
Field tested. Proven performance. Trusted to deliver. The cotton industry is evolving – climate, market demand, management processes and technology advancements necessitate Australian growers and CSD to remain on the front foot, growing a high-quality product that’s...
Case Study: Try Before You Buy – Sicot 746B3F, Sicala 320B3XF, Siokra 253B3XF & Sicot 606B3F in Balonne region
Field tested. Proven performance. Trusted to deliver. The cotton industry is evolving – climate, market demand, management processes and technology advancements necessitate Australian growers and CSD to remain on the front foot, growing a high-quality product that’s...
Case Study: Try Before You Buy – Sicala 320B3XF & Sicot 761B3XF in Macquarie region
Field tested. Proven performance. Trusted to deliver. The cotton industry is evolving – climate, market demand, management processes and technology advancements necessitate Australian growers and CSD to remain on the front foot, growing a high-quality product that’s...