Bayer Crop Cast

Better Agriculture Podcast Episode 3 - September 2023

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As the environmental impacts of farming cotton are becoming clear, how can Australian farmers and researchers develop more sustainable ways of growing cotton? On this episode of Better Agriculture, we explore the current state of Australia’s cotton industry, and innovations including expansion into new territories, managing climate change, and developing pest-resistant crops. Show notes Our host Ed Gannon is joined by Ben Turner, Territory Business Manager for Northern Australia at Bayer Crop Science Australia New Zealand, and Andrew Parkes, Director at Customised Farm Management to discuss: · [02:04] Ben’s rundown on the cotton industry in Australia. · [03:15] ‘Quality, not quantity’ for Australian cotton export markets. · [4:02] Where does Customised Farm Management fit into the industry? · [5:09] New growth of the cotton industry in the Northern Territory, and challenges growers face in new climates. · [8:32] Andrew and Ben’s major innovations and changes in the industry from the last decade. · [13: