Have no knowledge of farming whatsoever. But really good to see you utilizing agronomists who know what they are doing. Apart from knowing all the theory they can explain in terms that you as famers and we as viewers can understand. Nothing verbose, just good straight to the point and relevant info. Well done all.
Things have changeda lot since I studied cotton back in the late 60s early 70s at Urrbrae Agricultural High School. Well done on getting these guys on MATT.
I grew up on a cropping farm and have been working in heavy industry since leaving school. (30years ago) I love watching these videos because they give me a dose of nostalgia but are incredibly informative. Really enjoyed that one Matt. Thanks
The 3 gene technology cotton is an incredible plant it’s extremely drought & insect tolerant. And varieties like RRF 714 breed specifically for dryland conditions. It’s are far better option than sorghum as a summer crop They normally use pigeon peas in irrigated cotton or RR 711 cotton as a refuge
What a great video, I have been around and seen cotton crops for decades but never really understood how it all works. Well done Matt and your agronomists. What a great news story reducing insecticide by over 98%. This story rarely gets talked about in mainstream media stream media
Hi Matt . What a fantastic insight into cotton growing. Was mind blown with the commentary of the team. I have been following your cotton growing since you first planted and have been amazed with YOUR adventure into a completely different crop and your possible risks that could eventuate which I hope does not happen. It’s been some 2 years since I last commented, but have NOT missed a vlog since you started your channel. Cheers baird1949…Tassie watcher
A bit more info on the pigs would be good. Control, gov't, animal loonies, he mentioned the creek, more on that. Perhaps a night time video of them? You probably could do an entire series on the problem. [EDIT: Top video guys. ]
Very interesting listening to the agronomists talking about your cotton,two people who are at the top of their game, fingers crossed the harvest goes to plan, looking forward to seeing how it's harvested , thanks guys.
I remember when pix came out here in South Texas. We put out a LOT of it one wet summer. It was so wet we had to fly from the local airport due to our dirt strip being water logged.
Great video,really interesting,when all the numbers come in will you make a plan to see if you would grow cotton again next year? I suppose it depends on how much dollars you make out of growing the crop minus overheads etc.
Just hit it with 24D don’t worry about the smell good luck with the end results .I picked cotton by hand with dad. and mum 70 years ago it was white top to bottom
Hit her with some prep and def! Don’t forget in cotton it’s figured on row acres. And yours looks like two and one 32-inch rows? I’m also assuming y’all will strip that.
Hiya Matt, I,m confused as to the relative location of the refuge cotton to the harvestable crop , is it in another field or in bands across the harvestable crop?
I have to put this to you, do not take it personally and please correct me if I am wrong in my assumptions. I have been following your channel since conception and enjoy it immensely as it is educational as well as entertaining. Unfortunately 70% of our population have now idea what is involved to supply fresh food to the supermarkets, where eggs or milk come from or what agriculture occurs West of the Great divide. I travel through NSW and have noticed a large increase of what used to be grain sheep or cattle land being cultivated for cotton, the Hay plains a notable example. South West and central West Qld are other areas transitioned to cotton and that is only what I have seen. The general conception of this is cotton has a higher yield dollar wise per acre but the prime market is China. If that is the case is planting cotton for a Chinese market a detriment to planting grain for the Australian market.
Thanks for the support! I’m pretty sure up to 2 thirds of Australian grain is exported anyway so there isn’t really an impact on product for the Australian market👍 I could be wrong though
@thejacksonbrothers according to ABARES and USDA Australia consumes domestically about 7 to 8 million tonnes of wheat most of this for cattle feed and exports account for about 18 million tonnes per year based on 10 year averages.
Gross margins are better I believe so. But the cotton harvesting and planting equipment is more specific. Which males it less desirable for growers to grow unless on large scale.
Good information, I'm well and truly old enough to remember the many failed cotton crops in the early days , Now cotton is grown in a lot of the same areas successfully, And to see sunflowers just west of Emerald again , Cheers Bevan from Central Qld ❤🦘🦘🤠🇦🇺
I love this. Your agronomists are obviously at the top of their game and great teachers for us city folk. Thanks for the lesson.
Yes, I was wondering to myself how many years it took to accumulate that knowledge after earning the agricultural science degree.
Matt..😂Your dad will be pleased that, after three attempts, at last, he is doing something to improve the Gene Pool😂
Not just city folk but us farmers like to confirm, deny, etc. All good education.
Have no knowledge of farming whatsoever. But really good to see you utilizing agronomists who know what they are doing. Apart from knowing all the theory they can explain in terms that you as famers and we as viewers can understand. Nothing verbose, just good straight to the point and relevant info. Well done all.
I love farming simulator 24! These graphics are just brilliant!
I work on mostly cotton farms and I still leaned a few things. Thanks Lads
Been a bit slow on catching up with your videos, but I'm glad I did, learnt a lot. Cheers
Things have changeda lot since I studied cotton back in the late 60s early 70s at Urrbrae Agricultural High School. Well done on getting these guys on MATT.
What a fantastic insight into cotton growing 🏴👍🏻
I grew up on a cropping farm and have been working in heavy industry since leaving school. (30years ago) I love watching these videos because they give me a dose of nostalgia but are incredibly informative. Really enjoyed that one Matt. Thanks
awesome. so interesting. grown a lot of my crops in my life and its always cool to hear about a different one.
I must have done a School Project on Cotton 75 years ago but forgot it all. Thank you for the knowledge.
Very informative video looking forward to harvest
Great to learn about different crops etc. Never knew they had different types of machines to harvest.
The 3 gene technology cotton is an incredible plant it’s extremely drought & insect tolerant. And varieties like RRF 714 breed specifically for dryland conditions. It’s are far better option than sorghum as a summer crop
They normally use pigeon peas in irrigated cotton or RR 711 cotton as a refuge
Quality content get again Matt perfect timing.
And have the brain's trust there explaining it to us and you makes it worth it 110%
Well done agronomists!
Very interesting.
Thanks
well done men ,it's really appealing to hear people who know what they're talking about .
Quite a bit of cotton growing in Georgia just to the north of me. Great to learn more about it! Thanks.
Good stuff mate, I’m from a cattle farm - so I really appreciated Tony’s in depth explanation!
Worked on a few cotton farms as a backpacker in the Moree area. Long time ago. We don't have any cotton in Europe so very interesting crop!
What a great video, I have been around and seen cotton crops for decades but never really understood how it all works. Well done Matt and your agronomists. What a great news story reducing insecticide by over 98%. This story rarely gets talked about in mainstream media stream media
Always thought cotton crop was a thirsty crop, video taught me more than school years.
I learned a lot from this, thanks. I look forward to seeing it harvested.
Really interesting. Thanks loads for that, all three of you😊
A really good show ,very informative, thanks
Nice one Matt good on ya for catching those lads in the paddock interesting video really looking forward to seeing harvist
Another great video Matt
Hi Matt . What a fantastic insight into cotton growing. Was mind blown with the commentary of the team. I have been following your cotton growing since you first planted and have been amazed with YOUR adventure into a completely different crop and your possible risks that could eventuate which I hope does not happen. It’s been some 2 years since I last commented, but have NOT missed a vlog since you started your channel. Cheers baird1949…Tassie watcher
Much appreciated!
A bit more info on the pigs would be good. Control, gov't, animal loonies, he mentioned the creek, more on that. Perhaps a night time video of them? You probably could do an entire series on the problem. [EDIT: Top video guys. ]
A very good explanation and easy to follow
That was so interesting, thank you.
Great show 👍👍
Excellent Matt ,a lot involved in cotton production. 👍
Very interesting
Very interesting listening to the agronomists talking about your cotton,two people who are at the top of their game, fingers crossed the harvest goes to plan, looking forward to seeing how it's harvested , thanks guys.
Very informative & educational, thanks.
Very interesting. Thanks for sharing 👍
Old Plugger. I knew him when he was about 12, and his family up at Armidale. Very knowledgeable man.
Super interesting! Thanks guys
Good video 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Enjoyed that it was very interesting
Yes very interesting Thanks.
That was fascinating . Thanks
Took me a little while to cotton onto the jargon but it soon unraveled itself to me. Very interesting. Thanks fellas. The Ol' Fella Greg.
Thanks guys, fascinating video, terrific content, cheers
that 'ol boy knew his shit for sure
I remember when pix came out here in South Texas. We put out a LOT of it one wet summer. It was so wet we had to fly from the local airport due to our dirt strip being water logged.
Brilliant. Thanks for the breakdown
Great video,really interesting,when all the numbers come in will you make a plan to see if you would grow cotton again next year? I suppose it depends on how much dollars you make out of growing the crop minus overheads etc.
Good content team
Just hit it with 24D don’t worry about the smell good luck with the end results .I picked cotton by hand with dad. and mum 70 years ago it was white top to bottom
Great content once again Matt, 👍👍
Hit her with some prep and def! Don’t forget in cotton it’s figured on row acres. And yours looks like two and one 32-inch rows? I’m also assuming y’all will strip that.
Cool
Great information, learned heaps
Is cotton a more viable, profit beneficial crop compared to wheat, barley etc. Great video Matt!!
It depends, like anything there are pros and cons, it seems a popular choice to add into the crop rotation around here👍
Very good information, thanks, Matt.
Wouldn't be growing the GMO crop here.
We have a ban in NZ.
Sorry Matt! You lost me once I saw the Husky. Jealous as!
Another great update 👍
Interesting Thanks
Hiya Matt, I,m confused as to the relative location of the refuge cotton to the harvestable crop , is it in another field or in bands across the harvestable crop?
Hi, it’s usually just to one side or in a corner, it doesn’t need to be in bands👍😁
I have to put this to you, do not take it personally and please correct me if I am wrong in my assumptions. I have been following your channel since conception and enjoy it immensely as it is educational as well as entertaining. Unfortunately 70% of our population have now idea what is involved to supply fresh food to the supermarkets, where eggs or milk come from or what agriculture occurs West of the Great divide. I travel through NSW and have noticed a large increase of what used to be grain sheep or cattle land being cultivated for cotton, the Hay plains a notable example. South West and central West Qld are other areas transitioned to cotton and that is only what I have seen. The general conception of this is cotton has a higher yield dollar wise per acre but the prime market is China. If that is the case is planting cotton for a Chinese market a detriment to planting grain for the Australian market.
The vast majority of Australian grain is exported the exact number escapes me at the moment.
Thanks for the support! I’m pretty sure up to 2 thirds of Australian grain is exported anyway so there isn’t really an impact on product for the Australian market👍 I could be wrong though
@thejacksonbrothers according to ABARES and USDA Australia consumes domestically about 7 to 8 million tonnes of wheat most of this for cattle feed and exports account for about 18 million tonnes per year based on 10 year averages.
What is the relationship with Jackson's and Amps ? Are they a consultant or partner in the crop ? Thanks
We use amps to supply a lot of our chemical but we had them consult us on this cotton crop as they know what they are talking about👍😁
Does the picker take the seeds out as it goes along
No thry remove the seed at the gin.
👍🙂
Really interesting video Matt re the cotton with Tony. How much would you get for a 220kg bale of cotton Matt (in Aussie dollars or GB pounds)
I think it’s around $650 but I have t been paying too much attention👍
Good morning from Texas. The cotton looks good how long till harvest
About 4 weeks per the video
@@darrylpaulhus3069 Thanks for the info
cotton on irrigation better than rice ?
Gross margins are better I believe so. But the cotton harvesting and planting equipment is more specific. Which males it less desirable for growers to grow unless on large scale.
Good information, I'm well and truly old enough to remember the many failed cotton crops in the early days , Now cotton is grown in a lot of the same areas successfully, And to see sunflowers just west of Emerald again , Cheers Bevan from Central Qld ❤🦘🦘🤠🇦🇺
Excellent info from the lads, thanks.
have not work cotton sence 1995. se mo. usa. you going to use drop, deff or folex
Not sure on that one, we will find out together when we spray it👍😁
Great video thanks for sharing
Another great video Matt
Very interesting