Location: Cecil Plains Golf Club, 3860 Dalby-Cecil Plains Rd, Cecil Plains QLD
Date: Tuesday 28 July 2026
Time: 2-5pm
Cost: Free. Refreshments provided.
RSVP by Tuesday 21 July.
To register: GRDC National Grower Network Forum – Cecil Plains - GRDC
Managing crop maturity in Northern Australia's irrigated cotton involves timing cut-out to ensure at least 60% boll maturity before cool nights or frost risk, using historical temperature data and boll development models to balance yield potential and fibre quality, with region-specific guidance on optimal cut-out dates and consideration of factors like irrigation, nutrition, and variety characteristics to avoid quality losses and operational delays.
The CSD Mastering Cotton Forum will be held ahead of the 2026 Australian Cotton Conference. Join the CSD team for a variety of special guests and updates from the field.
Date: Monday, 3 August 2026
Time: 1.30 - 4:30pm
Location: Gold Coast Conference and Exhibition Centre
More details via Events - Cotton Seed Distributors
Verticillium wilt is a soil‑borne disease that can cause significant cotton yield losses, particularly under cool, wet conditions and in later‑maturing crops. It is widespread across NSW and parts of Queensland and can be difficult to diagnose in the field.
Management focuses on prevention and reducing disease pressure through hygiene, accurate diagnosis, variety choice, crop rotation, careful irrigation and nutrition, and timely crop residue management.
Many cotton growers are picking, or about to start picking, with the focus firmly on getting the crop off, moving cotton to the gin, and keeping harvest on track. At the same time, growers are dealing with ongoing fuel supply pressure and high input costs, adding extra stress during an already time‑critical part of the season. Here’s what the cotton industry is doing — and what’s practical for growers right now.
Nitrogen fertiliser uptake by ‘grown on’ cotton in CQ
15 atom nitrogen (15N) is exceedingly rare in the natural environment and urea laced with this isotope can be used as a ‘label’ to track the fate of applied fertiliser. Two experiments in grown on cotton used 15N to understand plant uptake and potentially track remnant nitrogen over future seasons.
The Autumn 2026 edition of Spotlight puts practical progress front and centre, showcasing how Australia’s cotton industry is building capability, reducing risk and preparing for what comes next.
This edition highlights the next phase of on‑farm action through Cotton Low Emissions Intensity Farming Systems (Cotton LEIFS), with grower‑led trials now underway across Qld and NSW. From enhanced efficiency fertilisers and smarter nitrogen use to cover crops like Sunn hemp, these projects are testing real-world solutions to cut emissions while maintaining productivity.
This fact sheet provides detailed information about the causes, types, and measurement of mechanical damage to cotton seeds. It highlights the factors influencing seed damage, including seed characteristics, operator practices, and mechanical operations during harvesting and ginning.
Download below.