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Minimising yield variability to maximise yield in a cotton farming system logo
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Minimising yield variability to maximise yield in a cotton farming system

Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC)

The differences in cotton yield across different fields within one farm suggests variability in soil and/or management. This project addresses the many potential causes of yield variability and uses a multidisciplinary team from soil science (physics, chemistry, functionality and biology), plant pathology, agronomy and abiotic stress, economics and biometrics to...

1 Jul 2017 - 30 Jun 2022

New South Wales, Australia

Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC), New South Wales Department of Primary Industries (NSW DPI), The University of Sydney (USYD), University of New England (UNE), Department...

Supporting Southern Cotton Production Systems: Cotton Research Officer logo
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Supporting Southern Cotton Production Systems: Cotton Research Officer

Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC)

The aim of this project is to collect detailed plant and crop data from research trials being conducted in southern New South Wales in order to develop clear and quantified strategies and guidelines to optimise seedling establishment and improve cotton crop agronomy. This may include validation of current industry Best...

1 Jul 2019 - 30 Jun 2022

New South Wales, Australia

New South Wales Department of Primary Industries (NSW DPI)

PhD: Utilising novel plant growth regulators to develop resilient future cotton systems logo
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PhD: Utilising novel plant growth regulators to develop resilient future cotton systems

Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC)

This PhD project investigates the use of plant growth regulator (PGR) applications in assisting cotton plants become more efficient and resilient to abiotic stresses, and to deliver improvements in cotton yield and lint quality. It investigates relevant biochemical pathways of plant and crop responses to treatments, as well as agronomic...

1 Apr 2016 - 30 Sep 2019

New South Wales, Australia

Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC), The University of Sydney (USYD)

A sprayable water barrier to line irrigation channels - Scoping Study logo
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A sprayable water barrier to line irrigation channels - Scoping Study

Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC)

This scoping study conducted a literature review and engaged with water board authorities, grower organisations and individual growers to identify when and where losses occur in water distribution systems from source to scheme to farm and within farm. It estimated the cost of these losses and identified potential strategies to...

1 Oct 2017 - 30 Sep 2018

New South Wales, Australia

Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC)

Optimising seedling emergence logo
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Optimising seedling emergence

Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC)

A major factor limiting cotton yield in Southern New South Wales is the unpredictably cool start to the cotton growing season. This has a negative impact on growers' ability to establish a consistent plant stand within an optimum planting window that allows sufficient length of season to obtain high yields....

1 Jul 2016 - 30 Jun 2019

New South Wales, Australia

New South Wales Department of Primary Industries (NSW DPI), Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), Cotton Seed Distributors (CSD), Department of Agriculture ...

Trial to compare mechanical and chemical tactics for effective crop termination of herbicide tolerant cotton logo
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Trial to compare mechanical and chemical tactics for effective crop termination of herbicide tolerant cotton

Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC)

Control of cotton re-growth (ratoons) is a critical part of an insect resistance management plan, however the presence of GM tolerance to glyphosate reduces the options available to effectively control re- growth; the impending introduction of multi-herbicide tolerant cotton will further exacerbate the difficulties faced by farmers. Alternatives to standard...

1 Jul 2018 - 30 Jun 2019

New South Wales, Australia

Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC), AgDel

Application of molecular tools to monitoring for resistance alleles in Helicoverpa spp. logo
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Application of molecular tools to monitoring for resistance alleles in Helicoverpa spp.

Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC)

The industry resistance management plan for Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) cotton is underpinned by resistance monitoring. This project is developing molecular techniques to identify the diversity and relative frequencies of Bt resistance alleles in Helicoverpa armigera and H. punctigera with a view to developing a cost-effective, faster technique for resistance monitoring....

1 Jul 2017 - 30 Apr 2021

New South Wales, Australia

Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC), Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO)

Identifying sensors for better IPM in Cotton logo
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Identifying sensors for better IPM in Cotton

Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC)

Silverleaf whitefly (SLW), mites and aphids gathering under cotton leaves are not easily detected manually because of diurnal movement or patchy distribution. Left untreated, they can reduce the value of a cotton crop through feeding damage, or by depositing honeydew that reduces quality. Effective management relies on their accurate and...

1 Jul 2018 - 31 Dec 2021

New South Wales, Australia

Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC), University of Southern Queensland (USQ), Department of Agriculture and Fisheries Queensland (DAFQ)

Future Farm Phase 2: Improving farmer confidence in targeted N management through automated sensing and decision support logo
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Future Farm Phase 2: Improving farmer confidence in targeted N management through automated sensing and decision support

Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC)

This Future Farm investment aims to re-examine the way in which soil and crop sensors are used to inform decisions about input management. The project will target automating the process from data acquisition, through analysis, to the formulation and implementation of decision options. The initial focus is on improving the...

30 Mar 2018 - 30 Jun 2022

New South Wales, Australia

Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO)

Precise real-time automated cotton irrigation for improved water productivity logo
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Precise real-time automated cotton irrigation for improved water productivity

Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC)

The project seeks to combine existing low cost ‘off the shelf’ technologies to develop a low cost, integrated sensing and automation platform for cotton irrigators. Continuous improvements in the cost and availability of connected sensor technologies for remote monitoring of irrigation provide the opportunity for relief from tedious manual management...

1 Jul 2018 - 31 Dec 2019

New South Wales, Australia

Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC), Deakin University, Goanna Telemetry, Irrigation Research and Extension Committee (IREC)