It is aimed at providing an information forum for new and intending cotton irrigators, the forum is open to local existing cotton growers too.
Open to all industry participants, the forum will be held Wednesday, September 3 at The Depot in Hardinge St.
What factors have driven the growth of cotton in the Southern Riverina?
Changes to water availability have been the significant driver for the growth of cotton production in the area.
Cotton provides flexibility when it comes to water use, and with CSD’s varieties you get more return per hectare from each megalitre of water used.
Technology in cotton varieties also offers improvements in pest control not offered by alternate crops.
Chewing insect control is delivered through the Bollgard 3 traits, while the herbicide tolerance of CSD’s new varieties to Glyphosate, Dicamba and Glufosinate means those expanding into cotton production have access to better in-crop control of problem weeds, such as resistant ryegrass and fleabane.
The 2024-25 season has been among the best for cotton production and yield expectations are as good, if not better, than previous seasons.
The region now has more capacity to support an increase in cotton production than ever before.
More ginning, better access to pickers, cash flow options and the ability to forward sell cotton translates to a more efficient cotton growing experience.
What will growers get from this forum?
This forum will bring together a range of industry experts, including growers, who will be sharing their experiences of cotton growing in the Southern Riverina.
Their experience includes growing cotton under row cropping and sprinkler (laterals, pivots) systems, sharing what they have learnt and come to understand what they need to do really well, as well as things to avoid (mistakes that can be easily made).
You'll hear from researchers covering soil health and cotton physiology, local ginners, merchants/exporters, industry support organisations, and the CSD extension and development team services will have the latest on cotton seed varieties and the likely future of new technology inclusions for insect and weed control.
This is a great opportunity for new and intending growers to learn more about the opportunities that cotton can bring to your business.
If you wish to attend, get in touch with your local CSD agronomist Michael Taylor, on 0417 262 422, or use the registration QR code in the ad below.
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