BMP Cotton signage, Australian cotton country (2010)
BMP Cotton signage in cotton country, Australia (signage captured in 2010)
The growing of cotton, a water-hungry crop, in Australia, the driest inhabited continent in the world, is and has been an issue for many on the land, especially those downstream of the cotton-related water-capture systems, many of which are open channels filled with water evaporating under the sun.
From the industry's side, 'BMP' stands for "Best Management Practices": "BMP is the Australian cotton industry's guide for growing cotton in harmony with our natural environment. BMP is your guarantee of environmental and ethical ..." More here: www.bmpcotton.com.au/
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BMP Cotton signage, Australian cotton country (2010)
BMP Cotton signage in cotton country, Australia (signage captured in 2010)
The growing of cotton, a water-hungry crop, in Australia, the driest inhabited continent in the world, is and has been an issue for many on the land, especially those downstream of the cotton-related water-capture systems, many of which are open channels filled with water evaporating under the sun.
From the industry's side, 'BMP' stands for "Best Management Practices": "BMP is the Australian cotton industry's guide for growing cotton in harmony with our natural environment. BMP is your guarantee of environmental and ethical ..." More here: www.bmpcotton.com.au/
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