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Celebrating 30 years of Bt cotton
Celebrating 30 years of Bt cottonIn 2026, we celebrate 30 years of Bt cotton in Australia, as the nation's first commercial genetically modified field crop. Bt cotton has reduced overall insecticide use by up to 95% against primary caterpillars like Helicoverpa,...
Updated advice on optimum soil temperature at planting time
Growers have been utilising the FastStart™ Field Forecast tool for several of years. This system combines actual soil temperatures and air temperature forecasts to provide site specific soil temperature forecasts for the next 7 days. Ahead of the 2026/27 season, we've...
Seed quality at CSD: reducing mechanical damage
Reducing mechanical damage Mechanical damage is physical damage to the seed which penetrates the seedcoat such as cracks, chips, and holes. It is currently assessed visually and reported as a percentage. At CSD, we work hard to ensure every bag of planting seed that...