Why Cotton - Bernie Bierhoff talks about his experiences

17 May 2023

Bernie Bierhoff - Farm Manager at Avondale Ag - has worked in the cotton industry for over 30 years. Here Bernie talks about the benefits of growing cotton and why he believes it is an excellent crop to consider adding to a farming business.

Why Cotton?

Rewarding Gross Margins

Consistently high gross margins while minimising risks

Simplified Weed & Pest Control

Biotechnology in cotton allows for less insecticides

Greater Flexibility

Greater flexibility in planting windows allows ideal planting schedules

Less Risk

Advances in breeding and biotech have reduced risk

Marketing Opportunities

Forwarding options and the small size of the domestic market

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