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Cotton Australia is the peak body for Australia’s cotton producers, supporting up to 1500 cotton growers Cotton Australia exists for its growers.

Its resources, human and financial, are directed to initiatives and programs that benefit cotton producers directly and indirectly. For more than 50 years, Cotton Australia has grown alongside an industry that demands the highest standards, and during that time has delivered a series of sustained wins for its growers. Cotton Australia was established in 1972 (as the Australian Cotton Foundation) a

nd in 2009 merged with the Australian Cotton Growers Research Association (also established in 1972). Led by a Board of 10 cotton growers and ginners, the organisation is funded by a voluntary levy paid by growers on each bale of cotton produced. Cotton Australia provides a united voice for cotton growers across research and development, stewardship, natural resource management, biosecurity and cotton production issues such as water. This is achieved though policy and advocacy, education, communication and grower services. Cotton Australia has offices in Sydney, Narrabri and Toowoomba and field staff based in most of the cotton production regions. The activities of Board and Staff are directed by an Annual Operating Plan, underpinned by a 2023-2028 Strategic Plan that sets out priorities and core areas of business.

02/06/2026

Camp Cotton: where every moment is worth capturing — and every insight helps shape better choices behind the clothes we wear 🌱📸👕

01/06/2026

👏 Huge congratulations to the 2026 Australian Cotton Grower of the Year finalists!

These growers are leading the way—driving innovation, sustainability and continuous improvement across the industry 🌱

Well deserved recognition to:
• Angus & Matt Whittaker – Whittaker Family Farming (NSW)
• Bruce Mennie – Dalara Pastoral Operations (NSW)
• Lucas Wuersching – Wuersching Acres (QLD)
• The Brimblecombe family – Moira Farming (QLD)
• Rhys Herbert & Trish Carroll – Pastoral Properties (QLD)

We’re proud to support Australian cotton growers and celebrate your achievements.

👉 Read more about the finalists - https://cottonaustralia.com.au/media-release/five-finalists-announced-for-2026-australian-cotton-grower-of-the-year-award

30/05/2026

Whatever your style, we want your photos.
💰 Over $6,000 in prizes
📍 Winning entries displayed at Cotton Conference
📅 Entries close 19 June
email hi res photos and captions to [email protected]

27/05/2026

Meet the Brimblecombe family — 2026 Cotton Grower of the Year nominees from Queensland’s Lockyer Valley.

The family has farmed at Forest Hill for more than 100 years, with Moira Farming now operated by Linton and Melinda Brimblecombe alongside their son Mitch and his wife Mariah.

Growing cotton in rotation with vegetable crops, the family combines a long farming history with a focus on continuous improvement, people and workplace culture. Moira Farming is myBMP certified and employs nine full-time staff, expanding to up to 50 during vegetable harvest.

Bayer Crop Science Australia

26/05/2026

Alana, Sustainability Lead from ELK was one of the delegates who joined us on Camp Cotton. Here is her take on the trip 🌱☁️

22/05/2026

🥳 Congratulations to the three finalists announced today in the 2026 Cotton Seed Distributors Researcher of the Year award:
👏 Dr Shiming Liu (CSIRO)
👏 Dr Katie Broughton (CSIRO)
👏 Dr Guna Nachimuthu (NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development)

From breakthrough cotton varieties to smarter climate risk management and improved soil health, these Narrabri-based scientists are delivering practical innovations that boost productivity and strengthen sustainability — keeping Australia’s cotton industry world-leading. 🌏🌱

The winner will be announced at the 2026 Australian Cotton Conference this August. 🏆

Cotton Research and Development Corporation CottonInfo Lower Namoi Cotton Growers Association 2026 Australian Cotton Conference

20/05/2026

From weather stations and soil sensors to drones and satellite imagery, growers are using technology to improve efficiency, reduce waste and care for their crops with greater precision.

Watch the latest Australian Cotton Stories episode: Data

Learn more about the people and places behind the fibre you love in our Australian Cotton Stories series: https://ow.ly/2CkB50YY732

19/05/2026

Big changes are coming to super and wages — are you ready?

Join us on Wednesday 27 May for a practical webinar with employment specialist Wayne Schwalbach, covering what growers need to know about:
✔️ New Payday Super requirements from 1 July 2026
✔️ The Fair Work Commission’s latest wage decision
✔️ How 4‑week (152‑hour) averaging of hours works — and when overtime applies
✔️ What to do if you receive a letter from the Fair Work Commission

This session is designed to help you stay compliant and avoid costly mistakes, with plenty of time for Q&A.

📅 Register now: https://ow.ly/L05R50Z1lmX

17/05/2026

Blue skies, white fields, orange sunsets - hard to beat this view. 💙🤍🧡

📍Australian Food & Fibre - AFF
🎥 Jaz Morrison Photography

15/05/2026

Thinking about a gap year? 🌱

These three AgCareerStart participants share why they signed up - and what they’re loving most so far about working on a cotton farm in Wee Waa. Merced Farming

Address

247 Coward Street
Sydney, NSW
2020

Telephone

02 9669 5222

Website

http://www.cottonaustralia.com.au/

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