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Australian cotton industry releases sustainability report

04/05/2020
The Australian cotton industry’s second five-year sustainability report has revealed producing a bale of cotton now takes 48% less water, 34% less land, and 97% less insecticide than it did in 1992.

Cotton Australia chief executive, Adam Kay, said the new report was an important step towards the industry’s aim of being a global leader in sustainable cotton production.

“Australian cotton growers have been quietly improving their sustainability for decades and should take a moment to celebrate the industry’s collective achievements,” he commented.

He went on to say that the report also highlights areas in which the industry can do better, such as reducing carbon emissions, improving nitrogen use efficiency, increasing on-farm carbon sequestration in soil and native vegetation, and improving farm safety.

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