Australian Cotton Conference covers whole supply chain
The fifth Australian Cotton Conference is to take place at the Gold Coast Convention & Exhibition Centre in Queensland on August 10-12.
The speaker programme will include in-depth agronomy and on-farm research sessions, economic and textile market presentations from international experts and a fashion show. The Trade Hall will offer exhibitors the opportunity to communicate their latest technology, innovation and services
According to conference chairman, Cleave Rogan, the sessions and topics are the result of consultation with industry groups, cotton growers, researchers, shippers and the broader textile market.
“Over the years the conference programme has evolved from being mainly research-based to now hearing from growers and consultants themselves, marketers and consumers of our product,” Mr Rogan said.
“At the farm level, the number one issue this year is undoubtedly water sharing policy and how impending changes will affect the industry on the ground. We’ll be devoting a session to water management and the impact of the Murray-Darling Basin Plan and buy-backs on individuals and our communities. This will be paired up with lots of presentations from growers and consultants as to how they’re managing water at the farm level, with a good geographical spread and irrigated and dry land examples.
“Importantly, we’ll also hear from international guests about commodity and futures prices, which will be highly topical ahead of the 2010-11 season. Our spinning and retail customers will focus our minds on the world cotton market and what we need to produce to meet our customer’s needs,” Mr Rogan said.
