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: March 11, 2019

Qualitative report on the 2017-18 cotton season: a survey of consultants

Each year, Crop Consultants Australia - with support from CRDC - conduct a qualitative survey of cotton consultants regarding their practices and attitudes, as well as those of their cotton grower clients.

News and Events

Date: March 20, 2019

Water productivity on the rise (20 March 2019)

Early indications from the latest water productivity benchmark study indicate continual improvement in water use efficiency in the Australian cotton industry.