Cotton Research project Thresholds for resilience in regional communities The resilience of cotton communities is important to the industry’s performance and sustainability. Through this project, a participatory resilience … Funded by Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC) Project date 3 Sep 2018 - 30 Jul 2020 Research organisations Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC), The University of Melbourne, University of New England (UNE)
Cotton Input management Research project Understanding environmental impacts and resource impacts with changing demand for Australian cotton, assessed using a change modelling life cycle assessment approach The penultimate consumers of cotton (retailers and brands) are increasingly interested in understanding and reducing the environmental and social impact … Funded by Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC) Project date 15 Aug 2018 - 28 Feb 2020 Research organisation Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC)
Cotton Input management Research project Feasibility study of managed aquifer recharge for improved water productivity for Australian cotton production As water supply conditions change, irrigators must find innovative ways to remain viable. One possibility, managed aquifer recharge (MAR), uses … Funded by Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC) Project date 13 Aug 2018 - 8 Aug 2021 Research organisations Australian National University (ANU), Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC), Western Sydney University (WSU)
Cotton Renewable energy Research project PhD: Farm-wide microgrid decision support system for the Australian cotton industry This PhD project develops a decision support system to evaluate available renewable energy supply and storage options, and models load … Funded by Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC) Project date 13 Aug 2018 - 30 Jun 2021 Research organisations Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC), University of Technology Sydney (UTS)
Cotton Research project PhD: Sustainable value chain analysis of the Australian cotton industry The Australian cotton industry is committed to on-farm sustainability. However, as the raw material goes through value-adding stages in global … Funded by Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC) Project date 16 Jul 2018 - 15 Jul 2021 Research organisation Queensland University of Technology (QUT)
Cotton Plant science Research project Improving the nitrogen use efficiency of cotton crops through better understanding the role of dissolved organic N Soil, arguably a farm’s most important asset, relies on its organic matter for soil health and fertility. But in … Funded by Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC) Project date 1 Jul 2018 - 30 Jun 2021 Research organisations Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC), The University of Queensland (UQ)
Cotton Plant science Research project Optimising the management of manures in southern NSW cotton production II This project, a continuation of CRDC project DU1603, aims to assist cotton growers in the irrigated Riverina region of southern … Funded by Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC) Project date 1 Jul 2018 - 30 Jun 2021 Research organisations Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC), Deakin University
Cotton Research project Utilizing plant-based sensing techniques for improving water profitability in fully and partially irrigated cotton Water is the most limiting factor for cotton production in Australia. This project aims to help optimise the irrigation strategies … Funded by Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC) Project date 1 Jul 2018 - 30 Jun 2019 Research organisations Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC)
Cotton Multiple technology areas Automation Crop protection Research project Trial to compare mechanical and chemical tactics for effective crop termination of herbicide tolerant cotton Control of cotton re-growth (ratoons) is a critical part of an insect resistance management plan, however the presence of GM … Funded by Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC) Project date 1 Jul 2018 - 30 Jun 2019 Research organisations Annabelle Guest Agricultural Development (AGDel), Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC)
Cotton Multiple technology areas Crop protection Imagery Research project Identifying sensors for better IPM in Cotton Silverleaf whitefly (SLW), mites and aphids gathering under cotton leaves are not easily detected manually because of diurnal movement or … Funded by Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC) Project date 1 Jul 2018 - 31 Dec 2021 Research organisations Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC), Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (QDAF), University of Southern Queensland (USQ)
Cotton Input management Research project Future Farm Phase 2: Improving farmer confidence in targeted N management through automated sensing and decision support With the high cost of nitrogen (N) fertiliser – about 20 per cent of variable costs – cotton growers seek to optimise its … Funded by Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC) Project date 1 Jul 2018 - 30 Jun 2022 Research organisations Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC), Queensland University of Technology (QUT)
Cotton Automation Research project Precise real-time automated cotton irrigation for improved water productivity Water access and irrigation labour availability are significant limiting factors for the Australian cotton industry. This project seeks to continue … Funded by Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC) Project date 1 Jul 2018 - 30 Jun 2019 Research organisations Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC), University of Southern Queensland (USQ)
Cotton Automation Research project Precise real-time automated cotton irrigation for improved water productivity The project seeks to combine existing low cost ‘off the shelf’ technologies to develop a low cost, integrated sensing and … Funded by Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC) Project date 1 Jul 2018 - 31 Dec 2019 Research organisations Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC), Deakin University, Irrigation Research and Extension Committee (IREC)
Cotton Automation Research project Gwydir Valley demonstration of the application of the latest digital technologies for precise automated irrigation Automation of irrigation in the Australian cotton industry has the potential to improve water productivity, whilst addressing challenges of optimising … Funded by Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC) Project date 1 Jul 2018 - 30 Jun 2019 Research organisation Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC)
Cotton Crop protection Research project Assessing the Potential of a new monitoring tool ("Zappa" trap) for managing sucking pests on cotton This project utilised Zappa Trap and field sampling to monitor mirid activity in the field. There are gaps in the … Funded by Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC) Project date 1 Jul 2018 - 30 Jun 2019 Research organisations Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC), New South Wales Department of Primary Industries (NSW DPI)
Cotton Crop protection Research project IPM to support the management of emerging pests To continuously improve the adoption of Integrated Pest Management (IPM), this project scrutinises invertebrate communities and insect-plant interactions that support … Funded by Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC) Project date 1 Jul 2018 - 30 Jun 2021 Research organisations Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC)
Cotton Crop protection Research project Integrated weed management options for weed control in cotton farming systems The widespread use of herbicides (particularly glyphosate) has led to the emergence of glyphosate-resistant populations in many weeds of cotton … Funded by Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC) Project date 1 Jul 2018 - 30 Sep 2019 Research organisations Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC), New South Wales Department of Primary Industries (NSW DPI)
Cotton Crop protection Research project Ready to use soil test to manage black root rot risks Black root rot is an important disease in seedling cotton, especially in cooler regions. This project looks to validate a … Funded by Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC) Project date 1 Jul 2018 - 30 Jun 2020 Research organisations Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC), Microbiology Laboratories Australia
Cotton Crop protection Research project Reducing the impact of weather, insects and microbes on cotton colour Cotton colour an important buying factor. Discoloured cotton attracts penalties that reduce its value, but the relationship between lint colour … Funded by Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC) Project date 1 Jul 2018 - 30 Jun 2021 Research organisations Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC), Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (QDAF)
Cotton Crop protection Research project Improved management of silverleaf whitefly on cotton farms This project was developed in response to industry concern that advice developed in Central Queensland for the management of silverleaf … Funded by Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC) Project date 1 Jul 2018 - 30 Jun 2021 Research organisations Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC), Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (QDAF)