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Research & Development

In 2021-22, Australia’s cotton growers and the Government are co-investing $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

2021 Cotton Grower Survey

Date: November 10, 2021

CRDC undertakes an annual survey of cotton growers to gather information about farming practices and growers’ views on research, development and extension.

News + Events

Potential ‘game-changers’ chosen for cotton industry’s 2022 emerging leaders program

Date: January 14, 2022

Australia’s cotton industry has selected 15 emerging cotton leaders for its premier entry-level leadership program.

Eight women and seven men from across NSW, Qld and the ACT will participate in the 2022 Australian Future Cotton Leaders Program (AFCLP), with support from Cotton Australia and CRDC.