Wet Picking & Soil Compaction

Clay soils in Australia largely underpin the cotton industry due to their excellent water-holding capabilities. However, this beneficial trait can pose challenges when rainfall coincides with cotton harvest season, particularly between defoliation and picking. When clay soils become wet, they lose their structural stability, become plastic and are vulnerable to compaction

SHIFT Resources

The CRDC-funded action research project SHIFT: Delivering best practice for management of future skills was funded from 2021-2024 and supported cotton growing enterprises to identify and implement strategies, tools and resources to better attract, develop and retain their workforce.

These resources cover a wide range of non-technical skills for people management, including leadership, advising new entrants, and the importance of clear communication.

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