Cotton industry today released the 4th independent environmental assessment with results of the comprehensive assessment of the environmental performance of Australia’s cotton industry revealing significant gains and areas for improvement. #AusAg #Cotton

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Need time to apply for the Diversity in Agriculture Leadership Program? You’re in luck! Applications have been extended until Sunday 28 April! Retreat in Canberra, intensive mentoring, graduation ceremony, and a strong alumni network await!
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📱 Confused about the 3G shutdown? Not sure what it means for you? Join our FREE webinar hosted by the National Farmers’ Federation & Regional Tech Hub. Don't miss this chance to get informed and prepared! Register now: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/973fba36…
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Our General Manager Michael Murray attended the Murray–Darling Basin Authority Forum this week to advocate for genuine environmental outcomes and investment in a range of complementary measures, as an alternative to additional water recovery. #MDBA #AusAg cottonaustralia.com.au/news/advocatin…

#PODCAST

🌱 Cotton trials in the NT Cotton Australia CSD

🐂 Biosecurity training by NTCA

🐄 Bird flu update

& will there be a cyclone this weekend?

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What are the most commonly asked questions about cotton? As the Sydney Royal Easter Show wraps up, the Cotton Australia Team share what they have been asked the most this show. #myShow #SydneyRoyal #SydneyShow #AusAG #Cotton

Now reading on ⁦Women Love Tech⁩:
CRDC’s Dr Merry Conaty & ⁦Cotton Australia’s Brooke Summers are “spearheading a coordinated set of world-first lab, field and logistics trials searching for the global textile industry’s holy grail: circularity.” womenlovetech.com/meet-the-women…

Check out the highlights from the 2024 Bayer Grower of the Year Field Day at Tyunga Farms, Brookstead, where over 220 attendees gathered yesterday. #AusAg #Cotton #AussieCotton

Look up and Live! Join Cotton Australia for a webinar featuring powerline safety expert Glen 'Cookie' Cook - Monday 18 March 12 noon NSW time. Induct your staff on safety operating machinery around powerlines. #Safety #Toolboxtalk
Register now:
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Australia’s 1500 cotton growers, 90% of them family farmers, are either starting to pick their 2024 crop or are planning to start in the coming weeks as they contemplate another above average season. #AusAg #AgChatOz #Cotton24
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While it is still early on in the season, cotton picking has begun in Queensland in Emerald and St. George. The crop is looking good despite an unpredictable season. 📹Jack Keeley on the picking at Cam Geddes far near Emerald. Video thanks to Farmer Renée. #AusAg #AgChatOz

As we mark International Women's Day meet the remarkable women of Mungindi cottonaustralia.com.au/news/celebrati…
#IWD #InspireInclusion #InternationalWomensDay #AusAg #Mungindi #VisitNSW #AustralianAgriculture

In SW Qld Mungindi thrives as a cotton-growing community and the women who call it home contribute in remarkable yet unassuming ways. This #InternationalWomensDay we put the spotlight on these amazing women Women's Day #InspireInclusion #IWD2024 #AusAg ow.ly/kIhy50QNgou

Cotton growers in St George in southwest Queensland are giving mother nature a helping hand by boosting native fish stocks in the local Balonne River. #AusAg #Community #RegionalAustralia #Rurallife #AussieCottton

Applications for 2025 Nuffield Australia Scholarships are now open!
• $40,000 bursary to travel and study
• Grow your network globally
• Shape the future of #ausag
Find out more and apply: nuffield.awardsplatform.com

#nuffieldag #aussiefarmers #futurefarmers

Announcing this years cohort for our TRAIL program starting this week! Good luck on your leadership journey & big thanks to their sponsors.

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NOW OPEN: Nominations for the 2024 #cotton awards 🏆

We're proud to support the CRDC Chris Lehmann Young Cotton Achiever award, recognising rising stars like 2023 recipient Emma Bond! 🌟

Applications close 29 March via Cotton Australia: cottonaustralia.com.au/awards-nominat…

#ausag #agchatoz

What's wrong with taxing farmers for biosecurity? This academic from Research at ANU might have said it best. It's time for a rethink of the #BiosecurityLevy . #agchatoz Senator Murray Watt

Kate McBride While it's really unfortunate that the river looks like this, it's a natural phenomenon & there are many drivers that create conditions for these blooms to occur.
What would be embargoed?
There's been minimal water use.
Here are some photos of our river with good flows in 2016.

Queensland farmers Nigel and Vanessa Corish have been at the forefront of sustainable farming.

Nigel has inspired many with his incredible story and advocacy, and now their efforts have been recognised in a huge way. #9Today