TY - JOUR
T1 - Structural impediments and prospects for improved Australian cotton production
AU - Kidane, Hailu
N1 - Imported on 12 Apr 2017 - DigiTool details were: month (773h) = Aug 2005; Journal title (773t) = Journal of Natural Fibers. ISSNs: 1544-0478;
PY - 2005/8
Y1 - 2005/8
N2 - The cotton industry is Australia's fourth largest export earner. However, area of cotton harvested and production have been declining in recent years. The aim of this paper is, therefore, to identify the structural problems and to examine the prospects for improved cotton production. The findings of this study revealed that low relative prices, competition with other alternative enterprises for factor inputs, high cost of production, shortage of water, and chemicals impact on environment are the limiting factors for the industry's development. However, there is potential for improved cotton production, and Australia has to undertake research and development strategies in order to develop improved cotton varieties that resist insect attacks, reduce chemical use, maintain high yields, and improve quality of cotton and water management.
AB - The cotton industry is Australia's fourth largest export earner. However, area of cotton harvested and production have been declining in recent years. The aim of this paper is, therefore, to identify the structural problems and to examine the prospects for improved cotton production. The findings of this study revealed that low relative prices, competition with other alternative enterprises for factor inputs, high cost of production, shortage of water, and chemicals impact on environment are the limiting factors for the industry's development. However, there is potential for improved cotton production, and Australia has to undertake research and development strategies in order to develop improved cotton varieties that resist insect attacks, reduce chemical use, maintain high yields, and improve quality of cotton and water management.
U2 - 10.1300/J395v02n02_05
DO - 10.1300/J395v02n02_05
M3 - Article
VL - 2
SP - 69
EP - 88
JO - Journal of Natural Fibers
JF - Journal of Natural Fibers
SN - 1544-046X
IS - 2
ER -