Date: May, 2005
Abstract: Dynamics of the global and domestic cotton industries – challenging Australian growers returns.
The Australian cotton industry has, since its inception some 40 years ago demonstrated a strong commitment to best practice and high quality production, which has delivered robust returns. However, competitive forces in the global cotton market coupled with rising water asset values and input costs in the Australian rural market are beginning to squeeze grower returns. From a domesti...
Research Type: Australia/New Zealand Global Focus