Cotton

THE COTTON INDUSTRY IN AUSTRALIA 1. Introduction Cotton is one of the oldest fibres used by human beings. Archaeologists have found cotton 5000 years old. Alexander the Great, around 300 BC, brought cotton goods into Europe but only the rich could afford it. The cotton plant grew wild in East Africa. Cotton belongs to the Hibiscus family. Our commercial varieties of cotton were developed from perennial shrubs in Central America. (Source A) 2. History of the cotton industry. Governor …

…organizations and their roles. 5. Cotton industry distribution and why it is where it is. 6. Cost of production of irrigated cotton. 7. Yearly work program. 8. Conclusion. 9. Bibliography Bibliography Bibliography Australian Primary Industries-Cotton, http://www.rochedaless.qld.edu.au/cotton.htm (Source: A) “Cooperative Research Centre for Sustainable Cotton Production” research booklet (Source: B) “Queensland Cotton Corporation Limited” http://www.qcotton.com.au/profile/default.htm (Source: C) “Department of Primary Industries” Booklet on, “Cotton- Planting and Harvesting.