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Cotton Farmers Urgently Combat Leaf Disease Following Unexpected Outbreak
Authorities in Queensland are racing to address a little-known cotton disease that has recently emerged in northern Australia, causing significant damage to crops. Linda Smith, the principal plant pathologist at the Queensland Department of Primary Industries, explained that ramularia leaf spot—also referred to as areolate mildew, grey mildew, or false mildew—presents a unique challenge. “Though…
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Can Crop Cultivation Revolutionize Queensland’s Cattle Ranching Landscape?
The Queensland government, alongside the cotton and grains sectors, is allocating $5.3 million to promote the growth of broadacre cropping in North West Queensland. This initiative is designed to elevate grain and pulse production to an annual value of $100 million and facilitate the cultivation of 100,000 bales of cotton by the year 2035. The…
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Farmers Face Challenges in Securing Sought-After Cattle Feed Amid Drought Conditions
The process of ginning cotton yields cottonseed, which is produced when lint is separated from seeds before undergoing cleaning and spinning into fiber. Cottonseed is recognized for its high fiber and protein content, making it a favored feed supplement among livestock farmers. As the upcoming cotton harvest is projected to decline by approximately one-third, the…
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Queensland Cotton Grower Weaves a Thriving Fashion Business in the Heart of the Region
Goondiwindi Mayor Lawrence Springborg has emphasized the need for more individuals like Sam Coulton, praising their remarkable contributions to rural Australia. At 73, Coulton is recognized in the southern Queensland community for his multifaceted roles as a farmer, fashion entrepreneur, clothing retailer, and tourism operator, affectionately nicknamed “Sampa,” a blend of his name and a…
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Expert cautions that major players exploit loopholes in water restriction measures.
Water restrictions have been implemented in specific areas of New South Wales following a significant drop in the water levels of Menindee Lakes, which have now fallen to 250 gigalitres. Experts in water policy indicate that certain large-scale irrigators within the Barwon-Darling region are still permitted to extract river water due to a loophole in…
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Industry Cautiously Monitoring Emerging Threat as Native Weevil Shows Preference for Cotton Crops
The Northern Territory has witnessed a significant surge in populations of bicoloured weevils across various cotton farms, as reported by the NT Department of Agriculture and Fisheries. These pests, which primarily feed on cotton, have shown an exponential increase in numbers in recent seasons. Cotton Australia has advised growers to remain vigilant but not overly…