Manuals and Guides

The 2025-26 edition of the Cotton Pest Management Guide (CPMG) features major changes to the Weeds chapter, with an expanded key weeds section and a completely revised Herbicide Resistance Management Strategy (HRMS).

The annual CMPG provides you with a comprehensive summary of the key cotton crop protection issues and is brought to you by the organisations responsible for cotton industry research, development and extension (RD&E): the Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC) and CottonInfo.

With the growth of the Northern Australia cotton industry, CottonInfo is continually working to improve the knowledge and resources available to those expanding areas.

The Australian Cotton Production Manual is published by CRDC and CottonInfo and is updated to incorporate the latest research and consistent improvements in industry best practice.

A critical reference tool for growers, the Manual is developed to offer a ‘one-stop-shop’ guide to growers. It outlines all the necessary conditions in preparation for, and during, cotton production in Australia and also offers an understanding of cotton physiology and the important considerations for both productivity and profitability. 

This booklet from CottonInfo is designed to provide you with essential IPM insights and practical tips to help you get your crop off to a fantastic start for the season. Dive in and discover how IPM continues to evolve thanks to the dedication and foresight of the people shaping its future.

The 2024-25 edition of the Cotton Pest Management Guide (CPMG) features a new introduction, revised insect and herbicide tolerance sections, additional information on two diseases, two new tables, and a revised IRMS matched to plant growth stages with increased focus on mites.

The annual CMPG provides you with a comprehensive summary of the key cotton crop protection issues and is brought to you by the organisations responsible for cotton industry research, development and extension (RD&E): the Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC) and CottonInfo.

The 2024 Australian Cotton Production Manual is a critical reference tool for cotton growers.

The annual Cotton Pest Management Guide provides you with a comprehensive summary of the key cotton crop protection issues and is brought to you by the organisations responsible for cotton industry research, development and extension (RD&E): the Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC) and CottonInfo.

This year's edition of the CPMG includes new guidelines for monitoring and managing retention in high-yielding Bollgard 3 crops, as well as information on guava root-knot nematode and Ramularia leaf spot.

The 2023 Australian Cotton Production Manual is a critical reference tool for cotton growers.

The manual is a one-stop-shop for growers, outlining all the various decisions that need to be made on-farm in preparation for, and during, cotton production. The manual provides an understanding of cotton physiology, and discusses important considerations for both productivity and profitability.

This CottonInfo produced harvest preparation and defoliation guide will help you to better understand:

• How defoliation and boll opening works.
• Important steps for harvest preparation before you defoliate.
• The impact of environment and crop factors on harvest aid performance.
• The mode of action for defoliants, boll openers and desiccants.
• Crop maturity for timely harvest aid application.
• How to improve defoliant application efficacy. 

Updated April 2024.

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