Smarter soil and nutrient management for better cotton outcomes, all season long.
CottonMate is a practical, whole-of-season support program built around real test results, field experience, and data-driven decisions. If you’re working with cotton growers this season, this is your chance to tighten your sampling, strengthen your recommendations, and simplify the way you manage nutrition and soil constraints.
Led by Dr Chris Dowling , a Back Paddock founder and recognised cotton soils and nutrition expert, the program guides you through key crop stages – using your own clients’ samples and our decision support platform, SoilMate.
How the program works
A clear path through the season, from prep to peak demand.
| Webinar | Date | Focus |
|---|---|---|
| #1: Field Prep | 15th May 2025 (Free) | Soil sampling strategy, baseline nutrition, soil amendments |
| #2: N Strategy | July 2025 | Basal N, EEFs, split N planning |
| #3: Preplant Review | September 2025 | Late fallow adjustment, pre-plant check-in |
| #4: In-crop N | November 2025 | Mid-season N plans and monitoring |
| #5: Peak Demand | January 2026 | Matching peak demand with data-driven top-up strategy |
Webinars are short, practical, and recorded — so you can watch live or catch up when it suits. Each session includes real case studies from CottonMate members, giving you insight into how others are handling similar scenarios.
Plus: You’ll receive short, no-fluff video support on how to use SoilMate effectively including sampling, test interpretation, and fertiliser planning.
🧠 Built for the realities of your job
You’re already stretched. This program respects that.
- Minimal disruption — schedule-friendly live webinars and recordings
- Practical outcomes — every stage focuses on real-world decisions
- Structured support — no more cobbling together spreadsheets or juggling lab files
- Better use of your time — spend less time interpreting, more time advising
- Improved client outcomes — more yield per unit input, reduced waste, smarter risk
👇 Who should sign up?
- Agronomists working with cotton growers (independent or in agribusiness networks)
- Those looking to improve sampling coverage and interpretation accuracy
- Professionals supporting corporate clients or high-performance operators
- Anyone aiming to improve outcomes around:
- Productivity and profitability
- Environmental footprint and fertiliser use
- Sustainability and market access readiness
✅ Why CottonMate?
CottonMate helps you deliver more value with less stress.
Whether you’re managing a dozen clients or an entire corporate portfolio, this program makes it easier to provide:
- More precise fertiliser planning — avoid the guesswork, cut the excess
- More confident soil constraint identification — address risks before they cost you
- More efficient nutrient programs — reduce overapplication, improve ROI
- Clearer communication with clients — show the “why” behind your recs
💡 What it costs
- Already using SoilMate?
Register free — CottonMate is included in your licence.
- New to SoilMate?
Join for $600 ex GST — includes 6-month SoilMate access and full program participation.
🚀 Get started today
Choose from the options below and sign up to CottonMate: