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...

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 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,...

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...

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 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...