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US researcher concern at fast spreading cotton disease

US researcher concern at fast spreading cotton disease

A cotton disease common in South America has made its way to North America and has authorities concerned it could become a pandemic.

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Sustainabilty report highlights of busy CRDC year

Sustainabilty report highlights of busy CRDC year

The drought did not stop the Cotton RDC, which oversaw $20 million in research and development investments over the past financial year.

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Cotton farmers urged to keep eyes out for pests

Cotton farmers urged to keep eyes out for pests

Cotton farmers are urged to keep an eye out for pests at planting time this year, with novel pests combining with old foes to cause concern.

Cotton sector's northern exposure

Cotton sector's northern exposure

Opening up irrigated cotton industries in tropical WA, the Northern Territory and Queensland will boost Aussie exports says Rabobank.

Cotton an important piece of social fabric

Cotton an important piece of social fabric

The cotton industry has a record of promoting its environmental credentials, now it is doing the same regarding its social contribution.

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New GM cotton coming closer to commercialisation

New GM cotton coming closer to commercialisation

A cotton variety with dual herbicide resistance that has been trialled in Australia since 2013 is edging closer to commercial release.

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Chinese cotton company's creditors may get 20c in the dollar

Chinese cotton company's creditors may get 20c in the dollar

Unsecured creditors may get less than 20 cents in every dollar they are owed after the collapse of Chinese-owned merchant Weilin Trade

Cotton growers get on the front foot to prevent spray drift

Cotton growers get on the front foot to prevent spray drift

Cotton growers in the Upper Namoi are banding together to come up with an app-based solution designed to minimise the risk of spray drift.

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Katherine residents cautious about cotton

Katherine residents cautious about cotton

Farmers would like the support of Katherine residents for plans to base the Territory's cotton industry in the town.

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Business case says Territory's agricultural future can be founded on cotton

Business case says Territory's agricultural future can be founded on cotton

A business case has been made for the location of a cotton gin in Katherine.

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Victorian home with bit of Mary Poppins magic

Victorian home with bit of Mary Poppins magic

A house with a connection to Mary Poppins' creator has become a Darling Downs tourist drawcard. But that's not the only enchanting thing about the house.

Calls to 'slow the flow' of Australia's key river systems

Calls to 'slow the flow' of Australia's key river systems

A water expert believes the answer to many of our water problems could be found in slowing the flow.

Kaya takes Dorper show

Kaya takes Dorper show

Top honours have been awarded to a Western Australia stud at this year‘s National Dorper and White Dorper Show.