CSD Cotton Management Knowledge Library
Case Study: Try Before You Buy – Sicot 757B3XF, 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 studies: 2025 CSD Crop Awards
Each season, we recognise outstanding results achieved by growers conducting on-farm trials of CSD varieties as part of our Crop Optimisation Program. These growers play a vital role in testing new approaches, varieties and management practices under real farming...
Case studies: 2025 CSD Crop Awards
Each season, we recognise outstanding results achieved by growers conducting on-farm trials of CSD varieties as part of our Crop Optimisation Program. These growers play a vital role in testing new approaches, varieties and management practices under real farming...
February updates from your local E&D Agronomist
Each month, our CSD Extension and Development Agronomists issue a new e-newsletter, covering information about our cotton varieties, their performance and considerations for growers and advisors looking forward. Click on your local area to read this month's...
January updates from your local E&D Agronomist
Each month, our CSD Extension and Development Agronomists issue a new e-newsletter, covering information about our cotton varieties, their performance and considerations for growers and advisors looking forward. Click on your local area to read this month's update.
Mepiquat Chloride responses in XtendFlex® varieties (RWI023)
Project overview As Australian cotton moves fully into varieties containing XtendFlex®, growers and agronomists need clear guidance on how these new varieties respond to Mepiquat Chloride (MC) which is an important tool for managing canopy growth, maturity, and yield....
The impact of variable cotton stands on yield (RWI022)
Project overview Every cotton grower knows that a good start leads to a good finish — but what exactly does a ‘good start’ look like when assessing plant stands? Is it the number of plants? The gaps? The doubles? Or the overall pattern they form down the row? This...
December updates from your local E&D Agronomist
Each month, our CSD Extension and Development Agronomists issue a new e-newsletter, covering information about our cotton varieties, their performance and considerations for growers and advisors looking forward. Click on your local area to read this month's update.
Disease Initiative [Phase 3]: Cotton Disease Solutions (RWI020)
Project overview Soil-borne diseases such as Verticillium wilt, Fusarium wilt, and Black Root Rot (BRR) continue to cause major yield losses across Australian cotton regions. Building on the success of Disease Initiative phases 1 and 2, RWI020 – Cotton Disease...
Spray Timing Platform for Harvest Aids (RWI017)
Project overview Defoliation is a critical step in preparing cotton for picking, yet in recent years growers have needed more spray passes to achieve effective leaf removal. Cooler late-season conditions, denser canopies, and variable spray environments have all...