Identifying RD&E Priorities Form

To help inform CRDC's investments, cotton growers are invited to provide feedback and advice on RD&E needs and priorities via this form. If you wish for a member of the CRDC R&D team to contact you regarding your comments, please provide your contact details.

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Publications

Spotlight magazine - Autumn 2026

Date: March 20, 2026

The Autumn 2026 edition of Spotlight edition highlights the next phase of on‑farm action through Cotton Low Emissions Intensity Farming Systems (Cotton LEIFS), with grower‑led trials now underway across Qld and NSW. From enhanced efficiency fertilisers and smarter nitrogen use to cover crops like sunn hemp, these projects are testing real-world solutions to cut emissions while maintaining productivity.

News + Events

Fuel and nitrogen inputs: what cotton growers need to know right now

Date: April 7, 2026

Many cotton growers are picking, or about to start picking, with the focus firmly on getting the crop off. At the same time, growers are dealing with ongoing fuel supply pressure and high input costs, adding extra stress during an already time‑critical part of the season. Here’s what the cotton industry is doing – and what’s practical for growers right now.

For Growers

Publications

Spotlight magazine - Autumn 2026

News + Events

Fuel and nitrogen inputs: what cotton growers need to know right now