Next course March 2027, Narrabri, NSW

A hands-on post farm-gate program combining classroom learning with site and field visits – bridging theory with real-world practice. Designed to deepen understanding of the cotton journey beyond the farm gate, the program explores every stage from ginning and quality through to logistics, markets and trading, supported by insights into the broader industry landscape.

What you’ll learn

• Growing in Australia: a concise overview of how and where cotton is produced to set the scene for post farm-gate learning.
   
• Ginning, classing and quality: how raw cotton is transformed into export-ready fibre; classing, testing and data systems that under unpin quality assurance and traceability.
   
• Supply chain operations: warehousing, logistics, shipping and export fundamentals.
   
• Markets and risk management: the commercial drivers of global cotton trade and marketing, key markets, priceinfluences and trading fundamentals.
   
• Beyond lint: cottonseed, spinning to finished goods; consumer trends and brands.
  ESG and innovation: sustainability, R&D bodies supporting industry improvements.
   

Who it’s for

The program is designed for anyone working in or with the cotton industry who wants a solid, end-to-end
understanding of the cotton supply chain. Whether you are new to the industry, looking to expand on your existing knowledge or keen to understand the complete process, this course is for you!