Publications and resources

This guide aims to provide an overview on cotton classification and covers details on factors that can impact fibre quality, how fibre quality properties are measured and what the requirements are in terms of laboratory layout and practices.

Siphonless irrigation systems have evolved as cotton growers adapt irrigation designs, layouts and management to improve productivity and resource efficiency.

Smart irrigation technologies are increasingly being adopted by cotton growers for labour and water efficiency gains and lifestyle benefits.

Fusarium wilt is caused by the soil-borne fungal pathogen Fusarium oxysporum f. sp vasinfectum (Fov). Symptoms are often associated with plant stress, including water-logging, root damage and unfavourable growing conditions.

Cotton stickiness caused by excess sugars on cotton fibre, either from the plant itself (physiological sugars) or from insects (entomological sugars).

The Winter 2026 edition of Spotlight focuses on how Australia’s cotton industry is managing risk on farm and building the capability to deal with the challenges and opportunities ahead.

The Australian Cotton Production Manual is published by CRDC and CottonInfo and is updated to incorporate the latest research and consistent improvements in industry best practice.

This fact sheet includes a table to assist growers and consultants in Northern Australia to select a desired crop maturity date and then manage for cut-out accordingly.

Verticillium wilt is a soil‑borne disease that can cause significant cotton yield losses, particularly under cool, wet conditions and in later‑maturing crops. It is widespread across NSW and parts of Queensland and can be difficult to diagnose in the field.