Since 2017, ibis and spoonbill species in the Basin have been sporting lightweight GPS mini-backpacks to help us understand more about these special birds. So, what have they taught us? 📡 Find out more from @HMMcGinness and the CEWOs Michele Groat. ⬇️ bit.ly/3tPV06I

So many FOV positive thick bright bands, 186 out of 320 Fusarium oxysporum strains. This is The highest number we’ve ever confirmed from seedings, most from ones with vascular browning. #Fusarium wilt is also out now on mature crop. Contact our local REOs to send if suspected.

Want to keep up to date with ways to reduce spray drift in your region and protect the health of your family and community? Visit sos-nsw.com #StopOffTargetSpraying SOS Macquarie Valley SOS Balonne SOS Gwydir CWFS

Interested in what Mick O'Brien from Armatree is doing to optimise his spray operations? Take a look...youtu.be/qiuxxbV6IfI #SOS_NSW #StopOffTargetSpraying SOS Macquarie Valley SOS Balonne SOS Gwydir CWFS GRDC

We've recently published a two-part podcast on fibre quality at picking, featuring conversations with Tech Lead Rene van der Sluijs and St George grower Scott Brimblecombe. Listen to part 1 here: cottoninfo.com.au/podcasts/reduc… And part 2 here: cottoninfo.com.au/podcasts/reduc…

Worryingly, farmers in Aus have a 60% higher death rate from melanoma compared to the general population. Which is why we have partnered with MSCAN to offer FREE SKIN CHECKS to delegates of the Cotton Conference. Book now - bit.ly/3A8jESZ Cotton Australia

The fantastic Carolyn Alchin has been working with @QldFarmers to create the Careers in Agriculture digital magazine. They've got a launch on the 24th of October:eventbrite.com.au/e/careers-in-a… accell-research.com

CottonInfo enews is out now covering all things #WAND and #spraydrift. Read via the link now: us9.campaign-archive.com/?u=48d1c0404d4…

🎙️A fabulous listen to get your ears around this Friday

CottonInfo Feature Interview: Warwick Waters. A great podcast describing what CottonInfo, the cotton industry’s extension team is all about! buzzsprout.com/1857956/123582…

Once every 5yrs CRDC creates a new strategic plan. Our new plan Clever Cotton starts now. It outlines our vision for a sophisticated, prosperous, #sustainable Aust #cotton industry. It's unashamedly ambitious: we'll deliver $1B in value through RD&E crdc.com.au/publications/c… #ausag

📻NEW PODCAST📻 feat. Dr Lisa Bird from @nswdpi Listen on your preferred pod app or click here to listen now: buzzsprout.com/1857956/136247…

ATTN DAWSON & CALLIDE VALLEY GROWERS Hope to see you next week at Theodore. Details below!

📷PHOTO CALL FOR 2024 WATER CALENDAR📷 Got a cracker photo of a beautifully irrigated crop in flower? What about a photo of Mum starting the siphons after Christmas dinner? We'd love to see it! 📷Send submissions in by October 15 to [email protected] for consideration!

SOS NSW, Industry and @NSWEPA are working together to deliver 3 spray drift projects this season. We can manage spray drift better – together! Contact your local SOS group and stay informed 👉 sos-nsw.com/sos-communitie… SOS Gwydir SOS Macquarie Valley IREC mungindicropping #SOS_NSW

In the past 12 months there was 107,000 ha affected by spray drift equating to $100M of damage to cotton crops alone. Report spray drift on your property. 👉 131 555 👉 [email protected] SOS Macquarie Valley IREC SOS Gwydir

VERT ALERT 🚨 Our CottonInfo Emma Lambeth spotted this in the Namoi last week. Early symptoms of leaf yellowing and wilting could be mis-ID between #Fusarium & #Verticillium in the fields, but they are quite distinct in cultures. Get it ID correctly is crucial.

Bollgard3 XtendFlex variety trials going in across the NT. This will be the first year the incoming varieties will be trialed in tropical conditions.

We’ve had some sorghum drifted in the Garah district with the most likely culprit glyphosate sprayed during an inversion. It’s too late for this crop but please don’t spray during a hazardous inversion. All herbicides drift during a hazardous inversion. app.wand.com.au

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