Identifying RD&E priorities
CRDC invests in research, development and extension (RD&E) on behalf of Australia's cotton growers and the Australian Government. To help inform CRDC's investments, all cotton growers are invited to participate in the identification of RD&E priorities.
While we generally invest via an annual investment cycle, with new investments commencing July each year, feedback and advice on RD&E needs and priorities is welcome at any time.
How to participate
Cotton growers interested in providing direct feedback can do so via the following ways:
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Through this form.
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Through discussion with your local CottonInfo Regional Extension Officer.
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Through discussion with our CRDC Innovation Brokers, contactable in the first instance by phoning CRDC on 02 6792 4088 or emailing our research team.
Growers and industry stakeholders may also participate through attending research prioritisation meetings held jointly by CRDC and Cotton Australia. Please note that participation in these meetings requires you to be nominated by your local Cotton Grower Association. Please contact your local Cotton Grower Association or Cotton Australia if interested.
Our consultation and investment timeline
This table outlines CRDC's annual consultation and investment timeline.
Further information on our RD&E priority engagement can be found in our consultation plan.
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Activity |
Details |
Timing |
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Provision of feedback directly to CRDC |
Via CRDC website, CottonInfo and Innovation Brokers directly. |
Ongoing |
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Survey of growers |
Survey distributed by Cotton Australia by email to all growers. Results are collated and provided to CRDC prior to the May RD&E priority workshop |
March - April |
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R&D Priority Workshop [for investment round commencing July of following year] |
Cotton Australia research representatives meet with CRDC to discuss and prioritise RD&E needs |
May |
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Development of Expressions of Interest to undertake research |
CRDC Innovation Brokers develop EOIs based on feedback and information on RD&E needs |
June - August |
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Publication of Expressions of Interest and receipt of research proposals |
EOIs published on CRDC website and interested research organisations respond |
September - October |
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Research workshop |
Cotton Australia research representatives meet with CRDC to review the research proposals received |
November |
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Finalisation of research projects for recommendation to CRDC Board for investment |
Innovation Brokers identify preferred projects and finalise project details based on feedback received from Research Workshop and industry Committees |
December - March |
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Board consideration of recommended projects |
CRDC Board considers investment recommendations and approves investment to commence 1 July |
April |
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Survey of growers |
Survey distributed by Cotton Australia by email. Results are collated and provided to CRDC prior to the May priority workshop |
March - April |
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R&D priority workshop [for investment round commencing July of following year] |
Cotton Australia research representatives meet with CRDC to discuss and prioritise RD&E needs for following year Investment round. Feedback provided by CRDC on how advice received was incorporated into successful project proposals, and published on the CRDC website. |
May
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