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Artificial Intelligence (AI) has rapidly evolved from being a futuristic concept to a practical tool that is beginning to find its place on Australian farms. In this blog article, CottonInfo REO Rochelle Field takes a look at AI's potential to become a valuable assistant for farming operations and how growers in her region are sharing information to better understand its applications.

This blog article was developed by CottonInfo’s Greg Bramley and Megan Woodward, based on information shared at the 2026 Australian Cotton Conference presentation ‘Weed Management and Herbicide Resistance in Cotton Systems’ by NSW DPIRD weeds specialist Eric Koetz, and a panel discussion.

In this edition: To spray or not to spray.

The CottonInfo Disease Quarterly eNewsletter delivers the latest cotton disease research, seasonal updates and practical management insights to help growers and consultants stay informed and make better on-farm decisions.

Moisture Manager Planting Updates offer timely forecast insights for peak planting times.

In this edition: Winning the early weed battle.

Moisture Manager keeps growers up to date with the latest climate outlooks, rainfall forecasts and seasonal insights to support smarter farming decisions.

In this edition: Don't let soil pests chew on your bottom line.