A THIRD-GENERATION Darling Downs farmer and Nuffield Scholar has taken steps to curb the cost of colour downgrades in cotton, which each year strips the industry of millions of dollars in profits.

The commercial classification of American cotton : with reference to the standards for grade, color, and staple by Palmer, Arthur W. (Arthur Wheatley), 1890- Publication date 1924 Topics Cotton United ...

Coloured cotton plant tissue will soon grow into plants. (ABC Landline: Tim Lee) "Having the cotton produce its own colour is a game changer," Dr MacMillan said.