CRDC

Research & Development

In 2019-20, Australia’s cotton growers and the Government will co-invest $20.2 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: August 30, 2019

Spotlight Magazine - Spring 2019

The spring edition of CRDC's magazine, Spotlight, takes an indepth look at crop nutrition and disease in preparation for the 2019-20 cotton season. In it, we investigate the results from the More Profit from Nitrogen project, led by CRDC under the Department of Agriculture’s Rural R&D for Profit program, which has provided growers with a greater understandng of how to reduce inputs and increase efficacy.

News and Events

Date: July 12, 2019

CRDC in the news: Rural Safety and Health Alliance kicks off (11 July 2019)

In this article, the Queensland Country Life investigates a new partnership of rural RDCs, including CRDC, who are investing in a fresh approach to improve ag's health and safety record.