Conference Program Summary
Day 1
10.00 am Trade Hall Opening
10.30 am Session 1 - Fashioning the Future
Welcome to Country
Welcome - Fashioning the Future - the Way Forward - Cleave Rogan, 15th Australian Cotton Conference
Global Issues & Developments Shaping the Future of Cotton - Professor David Hughes, Imperial College London
Australian Cotton Industry Vision - 2029 - Peter Graham, Australian Cotton Industry Council
The Murray Darling Basin Plan - the Challenges Ahead - Mike Taylor, Murray Darling Basin Authority
2.00 pm Session 2a (concurrent)
Water Sharing for the Future - Industry, Environment, Communities
Groundwater - Recent Insights & Future Research for Cotton - Associate Professor Bryce Kelly, National Centre for Groundwater Research & Training, University of NSW; Cotton Catchment Communities CRC
Delivering a Successful Basin Plan - Dr Arlene Harriss-Buchan, Healthy Rivers Campaigner, Australian Conservation Foundation
Water Scarcity - Socio Economic Implications on a Rural Community - Phil Alchin, Boyce & Co
Priority Issues & How Do We Respond to the Murray Darling Basin Plan? - Andrew Gregson, NSW Irrigators Council; Tim Napier, Border Rivers Food & Fibre; Adam Kay, Cotton Australia
2.00 pm Session 2b (concurrent)
Farm Hygiene - Looking Ahead
Recent Experiences with Solenopsis Mealybug - Dr Melina Miles, Dept Employment, Economic Development and Innovation, QldNovel Options for Controlling Sucking Pests on Cotton Crops - Dr Robert Mensah, Industry & Investment NSW & Cotton Catchment Communities CRC
Aphids - Where to from Here? - Dr Grant Herron - Industry and Investment NSW
The Issues in Cotton Pathology - Dr Stephen Allen, Cotton Seed Distributors
4.15 pm Session 3a (concurrent)
Farming Systems for the Future
Managing Direct Energy Use - Now & in the Future - Craig Baillie, National Centre for Engineering in Agriculture, University of Southern Queensland
Soil Carbon - Its Crop & Soil Value for Future Farming Systems - Dr Ian Rochester, CSIRO Plant Industry & Cotton Catchment Communities CRC
Yield - King or Queen? - Andrew Watson, Cotton Grower, Boggabri
Managing for High Cotton Yields & Quality - Lessons from the Field Trial Database - David Kelly, Cotton Seed Distributors
Delivering Research - An Industry-Wide Approach - Launch of myBMP, Cotton Production & Cotton Pest Management Guide - Ken Flower, Cotton Research & Development Corporation/Cotton Australia/Cotton Catchment Communities CRC
4.15 pm Session 3b (concurrent)
Future of Farm Irrigation Management
Irrigation Modernisation Funding - NSW Sustaining the Basin & Queensland Healthy Headwaters Program - John Ritchie, Dept Environment & Resource Management Qld; Dr Janelle Montgomery - Industry & Investment NSWCollaborative Research Towards Reducing Evaporation Losses from Water Storages - Erik Schmidt, National Centre for Engineering in Agriculture, University of Southern Queensland
Deep Drainage in Cotton Landscapes & Management Implications - Dr Des McGarry, Dept Environment & Resource Management, Qld & Cotton Catchment Communities
Unlocking Bankless Channel Irrigation Performance - Michael Grabham, Industry & Investment NSW
Irrigation Systems & Future Farming Systems - Sean Bolan, Auscott Ltd(Gwydir Valley)
6.00 pm Welcome to Conference Incitec Pivot Reception
An informal cocktail party for all delegates, included in the Conference registration price – meet up with mates, network with industry peers and customers, ease into conference week.
Day 2
8.30 am Session 4
ACSA Trading & Markets
Economic Outlook for Australia & Asia - Paul Deane, ANZ
World Cotton Outlook - Joe Nicosia, Allenberg Cotton Co
What ICA Does for Australia - Integrity in World Trade - Cliff White, International Cotton Association
Future for Long Staple & Branded Cottons - Bob Antoshak, FC Stone Fibers & Textiles
11.15 am Session 5
Positioning Australian Cotton for Maximum Return
Connecting the Supply Chain from Production to Retail - Dr John Cheh, Esquel Enterprises
The Market for Sustainable Cotton - Rob Cairns, Cotton Australia
Why Use Australian Cotton? A Brandowner's Perspective - Paul Shannon, Fletcher Jones; Geoff Parker, Australian Weaving Mills
2.00 pm Session 6a (concurrent)
Transgenic Farming Landscapes
Testing the Strength of the Resistance Management Plan for Bollgard II as a Platform for Bollgard III - Professor Rick Rousch, University of MelbourneWhat has Changed in Pest & Weed Management Since the Introduction of Biotech Traits - The Stats - Dr David Murray, Dept Employment, Economic Development & Innovation, Qld & Cotton Catchment Communities CRC; Dr Steven Walker, Dept of Employment, Economic Development & Innovation, Qld & Cotton Catchment Communities CRC
Pest Suppressive Landscapes - Understanding Habitat Function - Dr Nancy Schellhorn, CSIRO & Cotton Catchment Communities CRC
Agricultural Chemistry in Future Cotton Farming Landscapes - Dr Eva Bennet-Jenkins, Australian Pesticides & Veterinary Medicines Authority
2.00 pm Session 6b (concurrent)
Branding Australian Cotton Value Chain Forum
Overview of CRDC Value Chain & Premium Cotton Initiative - Mike Logan, Cotton Research & Development Corporation
Strategies to Shorten the Supply Chain - Peter Kreitals, Kreitals Consulting Group
Textile Market Trends & Sector Performance - Bob Antoshak, FC Stone Fibers & Textiles
Advancing our Fibre from Dirt to Shirt - Dr Greg Constable, CSIRO Cotton Research Unit; Rene van der Sluijs, CSIRO Materials Science & Engineering & Cotton Catchment Communities CRC
Quality, Environmental, Social & Traceability Aspects of Australian Cotton - Panel presentation/discussion from wide range of industry : Glenn Rogan, cotton grower St George; Rob Cairns, Cotton Australia; Barb Grey, cotton grower Mungindi; Frank Whitford, Fletcher Jones; Emer Diviney, Ethical Clothing Australia; Mr Taka Uchida, Izumiya & Co; Arthur Spellson, Australian Cotton Shippers Association; Tian Ye, Esquel Enterprises.
Australian Cotton Brand Launch – A New Identity - Richard Overall, Hola FreeForm
4.15 pm Session 7
Transgenic Farming Landscapes
Managing Transgenic & Conventional Cotton Systems - A Consultant's Perspective - Jamie Street, Street Agricultural Services
Cotton Farm Worker Health Trends in Transgenic Farming Landscapes - John Temperly, University of Sydney (Agricultural Health Unit)
Managing Cotton Volunteers - Farm Case Studies - Susan Maas, Dept Employment, Economic Development & Innovation, Qld & Cotton Catchment Communities CRC
Herbicide Resistance - Prevention is Better than Cure - Dr Jeff Werth, Dept Employment, Economic Development & Innovation, Qld & Cotton Catchment Communities CRC; Dr David Thornby - Dept Employment, Economic Development & Innovation, Qld & Cotton Catchment Communities CRC
Day 3
8.30 am Session 8a (concurrent)
Sustaining the Farm Future
Sustainability and the Future - How Does Australia Measure Up Internationally? - Bruce Pyke, Cotton Research & Development Corporation
my BMP's Role in the Cotton Industry's Future - Stuart Higgins, myBMP Operations
Future Tools for Farmers & Consultants - Vernon Carr, Bureau of Meteorology
Sustaining the Family Farm - Greg Hutchinson, Cotton Grower, Moura
New Picking Systems - How Technology is Changing the Cotton Industry - Adam McVeigh, Cotton Grower Dalby & Jeremy Callachor, Australian Cotton Ginners Association
Forum - New Picking Systems
8.30 am Session 8b (concurrent)
Fashioning the Future of the Cotton Workforce
Apathy, Self Interest & Other Myths - Why Some Farmers Join Local Industry Groups & Others Don't - Liz Alexander, Blue Dog Agribusinessmy BMP - Focussing on Human Resource Management - Jim Wark, Cotton Seed Distributors & Cotton Catchment Communities CRC
The Governance Issue - Does it Affect You? - Jane Walton, The Walton Group
Agriculture & Mining - Human Resource Needs & Working Together - Denis Hoiberg, Rimfire Resources
Future Human Capacity - Stepping Up - Facilitated by Jo Eady, RuralScope; Joanne Grainer, Cotton Grower Mungindi; Matthew Norrie, Cotton Grower Namoi Valley; Matthew Holding, Cotton Consultant Darling Downs; Yvette Cunningham, Cotton Catchment Communities CRC
11.15 am Session 9a (concurrent)
Raingrown Cotton & Optimising Limited Irrigation Water
Putting it all Into Practice - John Norman, Cotton Grower, Toobeah; Tony Taylor, Agronomist
Row Configurations for Limited Water - Where They Fit - Dr Michael Bange, CSIRO Plant Industry & Cotton Catchment Communities CRC
Cotton Varieties for Limited Water - Dr Warwick Stiller - CSIRO Plant Industry
Discussion - Industry Experts, Growers & Consultants
11.15 am Session 9b (concurrent)
Cotton People - Our Future
Future Opportunities for the Indigenous Workforce - Danny Lester, Aboriginal Employment Service
Future Capacity - Our Schools - Trudy Staines, Cotton Catchment Communities CRC & Primary Industry Centre for Science Education
Future Researchers
Native Vegetation & Ecosystem Service Provision in Cotton Landscapes - Rhinanon Smith, University of New England & Cotton Catchment Communities CRC
Nutrient Redistribution in High Yielding Cotton - Merry Errington, University of Sydney & Cotton Catchment Communities CRC
Underpinning Cotton's Future Through Lifelong Learning - Mark Hickman, Dept of Employment, Economic Development & Innovation, Qld & Cotton Catchment Communities CRC
Health of Cotton Farm Families - No Point in a Better Bottom Line if You're Not There to Enjoy it - Professor Susan Brumby, Deakin University (National Centre for Farmer Health)
11.15 am Session 9c (concurrent)
Trade Hands-On from Exhibitors.
Trade Hands-On
2.00 pm Value Chain Research Investment Forum (concurrent)
2.00 pm Session 10a (concurrent)
Current Status of Bt Resistance in Helicoverpa - Sharon Downes, CSIRO & Kristen Knight, Monsanto
REFCOM Workshop
Challenging Bollgard II with Resistant Strains - Sharon Downes, CSIRO & Kristen Knight, Monsanto
Efficacy of Refuge Networks in the Landscape - Geoff Baker, CSIRO
Season-Long Expression of Crytoxins in Bollgard II - Kristen Knight, Monsanto
Using Knowledge of Inducable Tolerance to Manage Resistance through the RMP - Otto Schmidt, University of Adelaide
Planning the Introduction of Bollgard III in Australia - James Neilsen, Monsanto
Prioritising Research Needs in the Lead-up to Bollgard III - facilitated by Andrew Parkes, Transgenic Insect Management Strategy Committee & Cotton Australia
2.00 pm; 2.40 pm & 4.15 pm (concurrent)
10b Employers Becoming Employee Ready - Mark Hickman, Dept Employment, Economic Development & Innovation, Qld & Cotton Catchment Communities CRC
Workshops and Hands On Research
10c Women - Are We Ready for Change? - Jo Eady, RuralScope
10d Getting the Most out of People & Your Personal Resilience - Dennis Hoiberg - Rimfire Resources
10e Up Close & Personal with IPM Enforcers - Dr Melina Miles, Dept Employment, Economic Development & Innovation, Qld; Zara Ludgate, Dept Employment, Economic Development & Innovation; Adam Quade, Dept Employment, Economic Development & Innovation; Dr Moazzem Khan, Dept Employment, Economic Development & Innovation & Cotton Catchment Communities CRC
10f The Silent Cost of Seepage & Case Studies of Remediation - David Wiggington, National Centre for Engineering in Agriculture, University of Southern Queensland
10g Alternative Irrigation Systems - Field Evaluationss - Michael Murray, Gwydir Valley Irrigators Association; John Doble, Gwydir Valley Irrigators Association & Dr Janelle Montgomery, Industry & Investment NSW
10h Balancing World-Class Agriculture, Prosperous Robust Communities & Healthy Working Rivers - Dr Judith Stubbs, Judith Stubbs & Associates; Dr Paula Jones, Cotton Catchment Communities CRC; Jane MacFarlane, Cotton Catchment Communities CRC & Dr Matthew Colloff, CSIRO Land & Water
10i Dietary Needs of Cotton - Duncan Weir, Dept Employment, Economic Development & Innovation, Qld; Dr Ian Rochester, CSIRO Plant Industry & Cotton Catchment Communities CRC; Dave Lester, Dept Employment, Economic Development & Innovation, Qld
10j Big Yields & High Quality! Can they Co-Exist? - Growing Cotton all Season Long - Dr Michael Bange, CSIRO & Cotton Catchment Communities CRC; Dr Stuart Gordon, CSIRO Materials Science & Engineering; Dr Kevin Bagshaw, CSIRO; Dr Rose Brodrick, CSIRO & Cotton Catchment Communities CRC & Dr Mike Braunack, CSIRO & Cotton Catchment Communities CRC
10k Internet Tools 101 - Growing Better Cotton Using the Internet - Dave Larsen, NSW Industry and Investment & Cotton Catchment Communities CRC; Yvette Cunningham, Cotton Catchment Communities CRC; Sandra Deutscher - CSIRO & Cotton Catchment Communities CRC
10l Disease Controversies - Dr Stephen Allen - Cotton Seed Distributors & Susan Maas - Dept Employment, Economic Development & Innovation, Qld & Cotton Catchment Communities CRC
10m Rate Your Risk - Herbicide Resistance - Dr Jeff Werth, Dept of Employment, Economic Development & Innovation, Qld & Cotton Catchment Communities CRC; Dr David Thornby, Dept of Employment, Economic Development & Innovation, Qld & Cotton Catchment Communities CRC; James Hill, JH2 Solutions & Cotton Catchment Communities CRC
6.30 pm 2010 Australian Cotton Industry Awards Dinner and Presentation
Kick up your heels, relax and celebrate the culmination of conference week at the biggest social event on the cotton calendar.
6.30 pm Pre-dinner drinks
7.00 pm Dinner commences
