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Unequal rainfall helps the cotton bloom

08 Jan 10 | THE rain that has drenched and flooded parts of northern NSW fell on cotton country, reviving a crop that was threatening to succumb to what started as a dry, hot summer. | Online mapping aids fallow sprays | What's bugging cotton growers now?

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What's bugging cotton growers now?

06 Jan 10 | Weevils and worms may be gone but producers encounter brand-new problems. | Nick-of-time start for big ... | Online mapping aids fallow sprays

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Online mapping aids fallow sprays

24 Dec 09 | GRAIN growers planning fallow or summer crop pesticide sprays are urged to first check the proximity of cotton crops at the new online Cotton Field Awareness Map at www.cottonmap.com.au | Mallee wheat heading north | Rain an early Christmas pressie ...

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Cotton icon fades with coal on rise

18 Sep 09 | The multi-million dollar Australian Cotton Exhibition Centre at Narrabri is to shut later this month, just seven years after opening its doors with great fanfare.

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New guide to improve cotton quality: FIBREpak

15 Aug 09 | A GUIDE designed to help the Australian cotton industry improve the quality of the fibre it produces has been released by CSIRO and the Cotton Catchment Communities CRC.

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Cotton industry shines at annual awards

13 Aug 09 | The cotton industry has recognised five of its highest achievers at last night's gala 2009 Australian Cotton Industry Awards dinner held at the Crossing Theatre in Narrabri, NSW.

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Drift battle: Wee Waa's had enough

14 Jul 09 | THE growing mass of 2,4-D drift affected cotton growers who have simply “had enough” now have an added voice – leading Wee Waa operator, Paul Swansbra. |

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Sicot 71BRF proves a crowd-puller

10 Jul 09 | With more than 200 growers having trialled the new release Sicot 71BRF BollgardII Roundup Ready Flex variety in Australia, it proved an opportune time to review its performance during one of CSD’s extensive Queensland and NSW Information Tours.

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Cotton gins fall early victim to water sale

04 Jun 09 | Major cotton processor, Queensland Cotton, has taken a big financial hit following the $303 million purchase of Twynam Agricultural Group’s water by the Commonwealth Government. |

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Chasing the kilos at Hartley

17 Apr 09 | A SIMPLE philosophy of low stocking rates, quality pasture and hybrid vigour has helped Hartley Grazing Company general manager, Norton Crane, consistently produce top quality vealer calves at yearling weights. | SLIDESHOW: Inside Hartley Gazing Co

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Business going nuts

17 Apr 09 | AUSTRALIA’S walnut industry took a huge leap forward last week when the largest processing line in Australia was opened in the Riverina.

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Cotton crops pick up steam

17 Apr 09 | AS COTTON pickers fire up across the north, it’s a leaner, more streamlined cotton industry than in years gone by.

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