CSD Cotton Management Knowledge Library
Economic Assessment of Australian Cotton Systems (RWI004)
Project overview The profitability of cotton farming depends on the complex interaction between yield, price, input costs, and seasonal risk. The Economic Assessment of Australian Cotton Systems project analysed data collected by CSD and CRDC to identify the factors...
Grow On Cotton: Evaluating Long-Season Cotton Systems in Central Queensland (RWI003)
Project overview Central Queensland has the potential to grow cotton more reliably than almost any other part of Australia — but the region’s long, warm growing season creates unique challenges for managing crop maturity, canopy growth, and fibre quality. The grown-on...
Disease management in cotton farming systems – a participatory action research approach to deliver solutions (RWI002)
Project overview Soil-borne diseases such as Verticillium wilt, Fusarium wilt, and Black Root Rot are among the most serious threats to cotton production in Australia. These diseases can remain in the soil for years and cause significant yield losses, even in fields...
IrrigationIQ™: Whole-of-farm water management digital dashboard (RWI001)
Project overview This project focused on developing and demonstrating IrrigationIQ™, an integrated water management and decision-support dashboard for cotton growers. The platform combines near-real-time irrigation data, weather information, and crop growth insights...
Case Study: Try Before You Buy – Siokra 253B3XF vs Sicot B606B3F in NSW’s 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...
Case Study: Try Before You Buy – Siokra 253B3XF vs Sicot 606B3F in QLD’s Darling Downs [Byee]
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 vs Sicot 606B3F in QLD’s Darling Downs [Kupunn]
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 vs Sicot 743B3XF in QLD’s Western 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...
November 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.
Case Study: Try Before You Buy – Sicot 619B3XF vs Sicot 714B3F in NSW’s Upper 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...