Cotton Yarns
From planting to picking and everywhere in between, Cotton Yarns interviews the best and brightest from the Australian cotton industry about current issues, to help you get the most out of your crop. Subscribe and stay tuned for more episodes released regularly.
Episodes
39 episodes
Last Effective Flower & Growth Curves
In this episode of Cotton Yarns we chat to CSD's Larissa Holland and Natalie Aquilina about some of the projects they have been working on. We discuss some interesting findings around boll progression and last effective flower. For mor...
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Episode 38
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15:03
"On Track" Series - Flowering to Cutout
In the second episode of out "On Track" Series we chat to CSD's Commercial Research Manager, Dr Mike Bange & CSD's Extension & Marketing Lead, Peter White. Mike, Peter and Angus discuss how to keep your crop on track during this stage i...
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Episode 37
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25:57
Digital & Data Update
In this episode of Cotton Yarns, we chat to Chris Teague, CSD's Digital & Data Manager. Chris & I discuss the latests updates from CSD's Digital & Data program including some improvements to CSD's tools and website.For more info...
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Episode 36
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18:24
"On Track" Series - Planting to Flowering
In the first episode of out "On Track" Series we chat to CSD's Commercial Research Manager, Dr Mike Bange. Mike and Angus discuss how to keep your crop on track during this stage in development to maximise your yield potential.For more info...
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Episode 35
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20:19
2024/25 Pre Planting Update
In this episode of Cotton Yarns, we chat to Dr Oliver Knox, NSW Extension & Development Manager. Oliver and I touch on a few topics leading into the 2024/25 planting season, including XtendFlex Varieties, soil temperature network, traffic l...
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Episode 34
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21:30
Fertiliser Basics & Soil Testing
In this episode of Cotton Yarns, we chat to Bede O'mara, Technical Agronomist with Incitec Pivot Fertilisers. Bede and I discuss some of the basics around fertilisers used in the cotton industry and the importance of soil testing.For more i...
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Episode 33
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28:29
CSD Quality Assurance
In this episode of Cotton Yarns, we chat to CSD's General Manager of Operations, Brett Ross. Brett and Angus discuss CSD's extensive Quality Assurance Program, touching on all parts of the seed production process.For more informat...
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Episode 32
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13:37
2024 Seed Increase Update
In this episode of Cotton Yarns, we chat to Damian Edwards, CSD's Seed Increase manager. Damian gives us an overview and update of the 2024 seed increase program. For more information on this topic discussed in todays episode visit
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Episode 31
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9:33
Northen Australia Update
In this episode of Cotton Yarns, we chat to Jodie Padrana, Extension & Development Agronomist for Northern Queensland and Sam Lee, Extension & Development Manager. Jodie, Sam and I discuss how the cotton industry is progressing in North...
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Episode 30
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26:00
Bollgard® 3 RMP
In this episode of Cotton Yarns, we chat to Dr Kristan Knight, Insect Resistance Management Scientist with Bayer. Kristen and I discuss the ins and outs of the resistance management plan (RMP), and why it's so important in maintaining the succe...
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Episode 30
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23:30
Water Dashboard Project
In this episode of Cotton Yarns we talk to James Quinn , CSD's General Manager about the Water Dashboard project. The Water Dashboard is a Richard Williams Initiative funded project, in collaboration with CRDC and Goanna Ag, aimed at providing ...
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Episode 29
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26:45
Richard Williams Commercial Research Initiative
In this episode of Cotton Yarns we talk to Dr Michael Bange, CSD's commercial research manager, about the Richard Williams Commercial Initiative. The CSD Richard William’s commercial research initiative was established specifically to sup...
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Episode 28
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10:41
Soil Health
In this episode of Cotton Yarns, we chat to Dr Oliver Knox, Associate Professor in Soil Systems at UNE and the CottonInfo tech lead for Soil Health. Oliver and I discuss some of the fundamentals and a few changes you can make to improve your so...
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Episode 27
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33:49
Breeding Australian Cotton Varieties
In this episode of Cotton Yarns we chat to Warwick Stiller, head cotton breeder at CSIRO. Warwick and I discuss cotton breeding process as well as the work and resources that go into breeding Australian cotton varieties. For more ...
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Episode 26
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44:29
Cotton in the Lockyer Valley
In this episode of Cotton Yarns we chat to Mitch and Neil and Matt, cotton growers in the Lockyer Valley. Mitch, Neil, Chris Barry and I discuss the challenges of growing cotton in the Lockyer Valley as well as its suitability as a long-term st...
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28:39
FastStart Program
In this episode Angus is joined by Stew Brotherton, E&D Agronomist for Central Queensland. Stew and Angus discuss the FastStart program, a collaboration between CSD and Syngenta.For more information on these topics discussed in toda...
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16:20
XtendFlex Cotton
In this episode we chat to James Quinn CSD's General Manager, Growth & Development. James and I discuss the release of XtendFlex cotton varieties for the coming season, and how the changeover will look. For more information on these top...
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Episode 23
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18:52
Ground Prep with the 2023 FastStart Winners
In this episode of Cotton Yarns we chat to Matt and Neil, cotton growers and winners of the 2022-23 FastStart awards. Matt, Neil, Chris Barry and I discuss the importance of ground preparation and getting your crop off to the best start possibl...
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Episode 22
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18:12
Back-to-Back, Rotation Crop or Fallow. Which is your best option for the 2023-24 Season?
In this episode of Cotton Yarns we chat to Craig McDonald, Extension & Development Agronomist for Cental New South Wales. Craig and I discuss the field options for the 2023-24 season and the consideration around making decisions. For mo...
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Episode 21
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19:14
Improving your on-farm sustainability
In this episode of Cotton Yarns we chat to Ian Moss from Farm Agronomy & Resource Management. Ian and I discuss how he is helping cotton growers improve the sustainability of their enterprises and what lies in the future for sustainable cot...
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Episode 20
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21:38
CSD Seed Increase Program
In this episode of Cotton Yarns, we chat to Damian Edwards CSD's Seed Increase manager. Damo and I discuss the ins and outs of the seed increase program and how CSD ensures you get the best quality seed possible.For more information on this...
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Episode 19
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16:35
Fusarium Wilt
In this episode of Cotton Yarns, we chat to Dr Linda Smith, Principal Plant Pathologist at Department of Agriculture and Fisheries. Linda and I discuss all things Fusarium Wilt, how to minimise the impacts and how to stop the spread on your far...
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Episode 18
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26:17
Importance of the final irrigation
In this episode of Cotton Yarns we chat to Larissa Holland Extension and Development Agronomist for the Darling Downs about the importance of the final irrigation in a cotton crop. We cover all the impacts of the timing of the final irrigation ...
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Episode 16
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14:28