Interview with Andrew Watson, innovative cotton farmer

Produced By:

Cotton Australia

States:

Qld, NSW, SA, NT, ACT, Tas, WA

Aimed at:

Year 7

- 12

Curriculum 8.4

Curriculum 9.0:

AC9TDE6K03, AC9TDE6K03, AC9TDE10K04, AC9TDE6K05, AC9TDE8K06, AC9TDE10K06

Lesson Type:

Subjects:

Keywords:

cotton, IPM, pest, water

Interview with Andrew Watson, innovative cotton farmer

A video interview with one of the cotton industries innovative cotton farmers, Andrew Watson. It includes sections on learning what makes the cotton farm sustainable, efficient and prosperous. It discusses the farm’s philosophy, use of integrated pest management, regeneration of bushland, water use efficiencies, production rates and cost benefits. Suitable for years 7 to 12.