It has been estimated that the ginning process
utilised in Australia generates anywhere from 25 to 60 kg of CGT
per bale of cotton. Therefore, based on the production data for
2011 to 2012, up to 300,000 tonnes of CGT was produced
(Hassall and Associates, 2005; Kovac and Scott, 2012). Although
these volumes are less significant than those generated by the
sugar, cereal grains and forestry production systems, it is recognised
that a second generation biofuel plants will use multiple feedstocks
within close proximity to reduce transportation costs and
ensure economic viability. Cotton in Australia is generally grown
in the same region as broadacre gain crops (ABARE, 2012).