Project overview The expansion of cotton into Northern Australia has created new opportunities — but also new challenges at the end of the growing season. Traditionally, northern crops were mechanically destroyed or incorporated, but this process is difficult under...

Project overview Modern cotton farming generates vast amounts of data, yet most on-farm trials still rely on small plots and limited replication. The Spatially Distributed Experimentation (SDE) project tested new approaches to make large-scale, whole-paddock trials...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...