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CSIRO Scientist Wins Major Cotton Industry Award
Canberra, Australia (SPX) Aug 28, 2008 Presented recently at the annual Australian Cotton Industry Awards, the win follows two previous industry honours for Mr van der Sluijs - the Cotton CRC 'Communication to Industry Award' in 2004, and the 'Impact in Adoption award' in 2007. The ACGRA Researcher of the Year award is regarded as being the industry's most prestigious honour. In presenting the award, ACGRA Chairman Ben Stephens said Mr van der Sluijs' enthusiastic approach to advancing the marketing opportunities for Australian cotton post-farm gate was a key factor in the judging panel's decision. "He has actively sought to close the gaps in industry knowledge between growers, ginners, spinners and merchants," Mr Stephens said. "As a result, the 'Cotton Field-to-Fabric Training' course was established to focus on enhancing the impact of fibre quality on textile quality and processing performance. In operation since 2005, this course has trained over 170 domestic and international students to date," he said. Mr van der Sluijs has also made a significant contribution to Best Management Practice (BMP) in ginning and classing of cotton. Recently his work revealed the marketing potential for extra-long upland cotton blends leading to the establishment of the industry's Premium Blends Initiative. "He has made a significant impact on our industry in the short time that he has been involved and his linking of R and D initiatives, BMP and extension through the Field-to-Fabric Course is a fine example of what can be achieved," Mr Stephens said. Community Email This Article Comment On This Article Related Links Cotton Textiles Farming Today - Suppliers and Technology
Drought stricken, Iran buys US wheat for first time in 27 years
New York (AFP) Aug 25, 2008Wracked by drought, Iran has turned to the United States for wheat for the first time in 27 years, marking a setback for Tehran's search for agricultural self-sufficiency. |
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