Soil nutrients, in particular phosphorus (P) and potassium (K), are being depleted in the clay soils supporting the grains and cotton industries of northern NSW and Queensland, especially in the deeper layers of the s

The CQ Cotton IDO is the key to delivery of emerging, cutting edge research information and knowledge to the Central Queensland Cotton Industry.

In recent years mirids and stinkbugs have emerged as important sucking pests in cotton. While stinkbugs are causing damage to bolls, mirids are causing damage to seedlings, squares and bolls.

In 2004, Helicoverpa armigera resistance management was a high priority issue for both conventional insecticides and transgenic Bt technology(Bollgard 11).

In 1996, a set of guidelines called the “Australian Cotton Industry Best Management Program”, or Cotton BMP for short was developed.