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Research & Development

In 2021-22, Australia’s cotton growers and the Government will co-invest $18.9 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

Cover of CRDC's Annual Report Report. A cotton grower kneeling in a cotton paddock, holding soil in his hand. In the background are rows of round cotton bales.

CRDC Annual Report 2020-21

Date: October 21, 2021

2020-21 marked the third year under the CRDC Strategic RD&E Plan 2018–23. During this year, Australian growers & the Government co-invested $16.9 million through CRDC into cotton RD&E, across 188 projects and in collaboration with 85 research partners.

News + Events

A tractor and spray boom spraying a cotton paddock.

RDCs collaborate to boost agricultural innovation to tackle industry challenges

Date: September 30, 2021

CRDC and the Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) have facilitated two new Business Research and Innovation Initiatives to address some of the biggest challenges facing Australian agriculture.