Cotton Stories

Why Cotton - Bayer Territory Business Manager for Namoi and Walgett - Jack Sharp

Bayer Territory Business Manager for Namoi and Walgett - Jack Sharp - talks about why cotton can be an excellent crop rotation option, from advancements in biotech to simplified refuge requirements.

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Why Cotton - Dr Kristen Knight, Head of the Bayer Research Centre

Dr Kristen Knight, Head of the Bayer Research Centre in Toowoomba, details how developments in cotton traits and biotechnology have simplified weed and insect control for cotton crops, making it an attractive option for growers looking for an alternative crop to add to their rotation.

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Why Cotton - Ben Dawson, Senior Agronomist from B&W Rural

Ben Dawson, Senior Agronomist from B&W Rural in Collarenebri recommends cotton to his local growers looking for an alternative summer crop.

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Why Cotton - Bernie Bierhoff talks about his experiences

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.

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Research the key to cotton innovation at Dunedoo

Hear from new grower James Frampton, Dunedoo, talk about the challenges and learnings from pioneering cotton in a new region, and the support he received from the industry and other growers.

First cotton crop planted in Queensland's Lockyer Valley in 22 years

Hear from Farm Manager, Mitch Brimblecombe, who has been exploring opportunities with cotton on their farm.

Modern Cotton: Steve - Edith Springs Station

Video created by NT Farmers Association. Approximately 1000 hectares of cotton is currently growing well in trial sites across the Northern Territory on five properties in Douglas Daly, Katherine and at Tipperary. Within a decade the industry could be worth at least $200 million and directly employ over 250 workers.

Modern Cotton: Chris & Amanda - Bindaroo Pastures

Video created by NT Farmers Association. In 2019, over 4,500 bales of cotton were harvested by five growers at successful trial sites across the NT and Kimberly regions. Forecasts suggest that up to 400,000 bales of cotton could be produced in the NT within the next decade, presenting huge opportunity for regional development and investment, and jobs growth in our region.

Modern Cotton: David - Tipperary Station

Video created by NT Farmers Association. Water efficiency and conservation is a priority for every Australian farmer. Around 80% of a future NT cotton industry is estimated to be rain-fed farming systems, also known as dryland farming. Thanks to better genetics and improved agronomy, modern Australian cotton growers now use 40 per cent less water to produce one tonne of cotton lint than 10-15 years ago.

Delungra growers are taking cotton to new heights

Hear from new grower, John Thompson, from Delungra who first planting cotton in 2016/17 - one of the most elevated cotton crop in Australia, planted at 650 metres above sea level.

Cotton a profitable option on Maryborough cane farm

A decision to plant cotton as an alternative crop to sugarcane has paid off for Ellison Maxwell, on his farm just south of Maryborough on Queensland’s Fraser Coast.

Returns from cotton provide benefits in the drought for Texas grower

Returns from cotton provide benefits in the drought for Texas grower, Dennis Rush.

Cotton aiding weed control on Bellata country

In our latest Acres of Opportunity video, Bellata grower Grant Lowien shares how the introduction of cotton as a dryland summer crop option has enabled him to control problem weeds like Johnson's grass; along with the added benefit of not having to pupae bust with the Bollgard (R) 3 technology.

Weed control and profitability pushing cotton into new areas

Delta-Ag agronomist Brett Cumberland talks about why summer crop growers in the Geurie district southwest of Dubbo in New South Wales are turning to cotton and how their first season is looking.

Research the key to successful cotton at Dunedoo

James Frampton of 'Talbragar Park' at Dunedoo in central western New South Wales says the switch to cotton was made because of the good prices on offer but also to get on top of grass weeds from many years of growing sorghum.

Cotton now a viable option on Deniliquin property

Deniliquin grower Lachlan Danckert talks about how the improvements in cotton technology, particularly insect resistance and weed control, helped him decide to grow cotton for the first time last season. Lachlan says prices on offer for cotton and the ability to forward-sell have also been a major driver in switching to the crop.

Better utilisation of moisture with cotton on Boomi property

Cotton has become a major summer crop in recent years on the Moloney family’s property at Boomi north of Moree in northern NSW. Ben Moloney discusses the benefits of cotton compared to sorghum and how he uses cotton as a broad-leaf break for grass weed control.

Cotton and rice working together for Griffith enterprise

The success of cotton last season for traditional rice grower Chris Morshead who farms near Griffith in Southern NSW has meant it will become a major part of his enterprise in the future - in part due to the industry support he received, the economics of cotton and its options for weed control.

Positive step into cotton for Dunedoo grower

It was a combination of good economics and weed control options that enticed Dunedoo grower, Brett Yeo to try cotton for the first time last season.

Cotton rejuvenating southern NSW towns

The increase in cotton hectares in the Deniliquin region of southern NSW is helping rejuvenate the area, says cotton grower Greg Sandford, who first grew the crop in 2017-18.

Successful first try at dryland cotton for Emerald grower

A first try at dryland cotton has proved successful for Central Queensland grower, Warrick Stent-Smith, north-east of Emerald. Compared to the price of sorghum at the time, cotton was a far more profitable option, with added weed control benefits and strong industry support.

Forward-selling adding certainty to growing cotton

In this video, Dean Andrighetto of Yenda Producers talks about one of the drivers for growers in southern NSW to switch to cotton as a viable summer crop - the ability to forward-sell throughout the season.

Improved varieties helping make cotton viable at Forbes

New cotton grower Robert Scott talks about improvements in varieties and technology, which have made cotton a viable option on his farm south-west of Forbes in Central West New South Wales.

2017 Monsanto Grower of the Year - Toscan's

"Once you start, you won't stop... you get a bit of an itch to grow it." Listen to 2017 Monsanto Cotton Grower of Year, Matt and James Toscan about their journey with growing cotton at Darlington Point, NSW.

New grower, Geoff Kirkby, says cotton has been “an awesome experience”

Geoff talks about his first time cotton growing experience and how the industry is right behind you from the start.

COTTON STORIES

Why Cotton - Bayer Territory Business Manager for Namoi and Walgett - Jack Sharp

Why Cotton - Dr Kristen Knight, Head of the Bayer Research Centre

Why Cotton - Ben Dawson, Senior Agronomist from B&W Rural

Why Cotton - Bernie Bierhoff talks about his experiences

Research the key to cotton innovation at Dunedoo

First cotton crop planted in Queensland's Lockyer Valley in 22 years

Modern Cotton: Steve - Edith Springs Station

Modern Cotton: Chris & Amanda - Bindaroo Pastures

Modern Cotton: David - Tipperary Station

Delungra growers are taking cotton to new heights

Cotton a profitable option on Maryborough cane farm

Returns from cotton provide benefits in the drought for Texas grower

Cotton aiding weed control on Bellata country

Weed control and profitability pushing cotton into new areas

Research the key to successful cotton at Dunedoo

Cotton now a viable option on Deniliquin property

Better utilisation of moisture with cotton on Boomi property

Cotton and rice working together for Griffith enterprise

Positive step into cotton for Dunedoo grower

Cotton rejuvenating southern NSW towns

Successful first try at dryland cotton for Emerald grower

Forward-selling adding certainty to growing cotton

Improved varieties helping make cotton viable at Forbes

2017 Monsanto Grower of the Year - Toscan's

New grower, Geoff Kirkby, says cotton has been “an awesome experience”