Modern fish screens are proving to be a win-win for both the environment and farm operations, helping protect native fish populations while improving irrigation efficiency.

In this episode, Rod Price (NSW DPI) and Stacey Vogel (CottonInfo/CRDC) discuss how modern fish screens are helping reduce native fish losses, improve river health and deliver on-farm benefits such as reduced debris, lower maintenance and improved pumping efficiency. Tune in to hear the latest research, grower experiences and what fish screens could mean for your operation.

Resources

Natural resource management | CottonInfo

Fish Screens Australia website: Better Farming, Better Fishing.

Introducing the new CottonInfo Nutrition and Plant Physiology Technical Lead - Tim Weaver.

From school teacher to cotton researcher, Tim Weaver joins CottonInfo with plenty of insight into what really matters in crop nutrition.

Tim shares his passion for working in cotton, how the industry has evolved, and what’s next in the nutrition space, including some exciting developments in real-time crop monitoring that could help growers make faster, smarter decisions.

It’s a great listen to get to know Tim, hear what drives him, and what he’s most keen to tackle for industry.

Introducing the new CottonInfo Weeds Technical Lead - Graham Charles.

From humble beginnings on a mixed farm and an unexpected entry into cotton, Graham shares how a passion for pastures evolved into a leading role in weed management for the cotton industry that has culminated in his new position as CottonInfo’s Weeds Technical Lead.

We cover some key milestones along the way, including the development of the WAMITT (Weed Action Management Threshold Tool) and its potential to help growers make more informed decisions in-season.

Graham also reflects on the growing challenge of herbicide resistance and reinforces the importance of the industry’s “no survivors” approach to prevent weed seed set.