CRDC

Research & Development

In 2018-19, Australia’s cotton growers and the Government will co-invest $24.3 million through CRDC into approximately 300 RD&E projects. Learn more about these investments here.

For Researchers

CRDC works with researchers on projects to meet the needs of cotton growers and the wider cotton industry. If you’re a researcher interested in working with us, click here.

For Growers

Why is RD&E so important to you, our Australian cotton growers? Find out more about the benefits of RD&E (plus the programs we offer specifically for growers and cotton communities) here.

The Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC) delivers outcomes in cotton research, development and extension (RD&E) for the Australian cotton industry. A partnership between the Commonwealth Government and cotton growers, CRDC exists to invest in world-leading RD&E to benefit Australia’s dynamic cotton industry, and the wider community.

Publications

Date: February 21, 2019

CRDC 2013-18: Investment. Innovation. Impact

The CRDC 2013-18 Investment. Innovation. Impact report provides a summary of CRDC's investments and impact under the 2013-18 CRDC Strategic Plan. CRDC invested $95.6 million into 862 RD&E projects during this time, in collaboration with 205 research partners across five priority areas – farmers, industry, customers, people and performance – achieving real impacts for growers. This report highlights these impacts, along with key investments and innovations.

News and Events

Date: February 1, 2019

Who will help run the farm? New report from cotton grower & Nuffield scholar (1 Feb 2019)

A new report has been released today by Nuffield Australia, from Nuffield scholar and Wee Waa cotton grower, Daniel Kahl.