Due to the size and nature of the agricultural industry in Australia the adoption of subsurface trickle

Bill Gordon Consulting, with assistance from Graham Betts (ASK GB) have collected information on the current level of skill and some details on equipment setups from 110 ground rig operators in cotton from areas Emera

Problems associated with pesticide application on the Darling Downs have not been solved by conventional strategies and alternate chemicals.

CSIRO and the Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC) commissioned the Centre for International Economics (CIE) to undertake a benefit cost analysis of the research work done by the CSIRO Cotton Research Un

Helicoverpa armigera shows a much higher tolerance than Heliothis virescens towards the Cry lAc toxin present in INGARD and BOLLGARD II cotton. Unlike H. virescens, the major pest of cotton in the USA, some H.

Project aims: (1) To develop improved attractants based on plant volatile chemicals, for adult Helicoverpa, spp., especially females.

Western Flower Thrips (WFT - Frankliniella occidentalis) was first recorded in Australia in the mid 1990’s.

The 2003 National Cotton Council of America, Beltwide Cotton Conferences with the

theme "In Harmony-Research Resources Results" were held at the Gaylord Opryland

During their visit, the US Scientists interacted and shared experiences and

techniques with Dr David Nehl and Dr Om Jhorar of NSW Agriculture, Dr Stephen

Weed surveys conducted by Charles (1989), Roberts (1996 unpublished) and Taylor (2002 unpublished) indicate that the majority of weeds affecting cotton production in Australian farming systems are annual and ephemeral

In season 2001-02, the Central Highlands area

of experienced Australia's

first major outbreak of Silverleaf Whiteny

(Bentsi" tobcci biotype B) in a cotton

Cotton production in Australia is vitally dependent upon the safe and efficient application of

The paper 'Detection, persistence and control of Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. vasinifectum in cotton seed

Field cropping systems in southern NSW have traditionally been associated with the production of grain crops.

Fusarium wilt is caused by pathogenic fungi in the genus Fusarium, which infect the roots of susceptible plants and are able to spread throughout the vascular system, stimulating the production of gums and gels that b

More than 2000 cotton industry personnel (including growers, spray operators, consultants

and spray contractors) participated in spray application workshops conducted throughout all

A video was produced with the assistance and cooperation of a number of cotton

growers and processors. The final version of the OH&S video "Safety at Harvest" was

Dr David Nehl attended the 9th International Fusarium Workshop, the and a workshop by Plant Health Australia on Developing a World Class Plant Pathology Diagnostic Network.

Outcomes

The Australian cotton industry is one of the Australian's major agricultural

exporters and provides a significant export income for Australia. A wide range of

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