Planning ahead for the next cotton season begins in winter. Nutrient management is a good place to start.
The primary nutrients we apply to our cotton fields are nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P) and potassium (K), and all are important to maximise yield. But crop use and the plant requirement for each nutrient differ for cotton and your management should be aligned to ensure high fertiliser recovery.
The winter 2021 edition of CRDC's magazine, Spotlight, is the 'innovation' issue.
As agriculture continues to navigate the brave new world created by the development of the internet of things, big data and technological advancements, CRDC is also creating new pathways to capitalise on it.
We are working to improve sustainability in 9 key areas. The fourth of these is pesticides: careful pesticide use that optimises crop production while having the smallest possible impact on people and the environment.
Why this is a priority?
The 2-day Western Sydney University soil biology masterclass will provide you with the core knowledge and principles to assist in incorporating soil biology and health in management practices to sustainably increase productivity and profitability.
Date: Wed 4 & Thu 5 August 2021
Location: Western Sydney University Hawkesbury Campus
Cost: $395
Growers, consultants and agronomists attending the Masterclass will:
The 2-day Western Sydney University soil biology masterclass will provide you with the core knowledge and principles to assist in incorporating soil biology and health in management practices to sustainably increase productivity and profitability.
Authored by Janelle Montgomery, CottonInfo Regional Extension Officer.
Dr Roger Coles from QUT was recently in the Moree district recording the calls of an important beneficial organism of cotton – the insectivorous (insect-eating) bat.
The Focus on Food and Fibre Conference is an opportunity to showcase opportunities for the agricultural business industries relative to this region, whilst also providing a platform for capacity building, addressing mental wellbeing and drawing quality presenters to the region. The conference aims to positively promote agriculture and motivate people involved or considering a career in red meat and grain industries. It will also showcase opportunities available through technology, diversification, marketing and innovation.
Date: Friday July 16
The Dryland Cotton Research Association (DCRA) and South Australian No-Till Farmers Association (SANTFA) invites growers to a demonstration of Aquatill Jetacide.
This ultra high-pressure waterjet technology has been developed as an alternative post-harvest crop destruction tool in cotton.
The Dryland Cotton Research Association (DCRA) and South Australian No-Till Farmers Association (SANTFA) invites growers to a demonstration of Aquatill Jetacide.
This ultra high-pressure waterjet technology has been developed as an alternative post-harvest crop destruction tool in cotton.
The Dryland Cotton Research Association (DCRA) and South Australian No-Till Farmers Association (SANTFA) invites growers to a demonstration of Aquatill Jetacide.
This ultra high-pressure waterjet technology has been developed as an alternative post-harvest crop destruction tool in cotton.