This report outlines the results of surveys conducted by of their

membership and cotton growers from across the production valleys in eastern Australia.

Fusarium wilt of cotton is caused by the soil-borne fungus Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. vasinfectum (Fov).

I would like to report on CSITC results for the 2nd pilot trial and the benefits to CCAA Classing Facilities to continue in this program.

Regular disease surveys have highlighted the changing status of cotton diseases over time and

provided valuable insights into the factors affecting their distribution and severity.

On 21st November, at Narrabri, over forty Workshop participants,

mostly ginners, developed and discussed the following introductory

Best Management Practice for the Australian Cotton Ginning