An industry connected by dynamic networks.
Over the last five years Australian cotton production has fluctuated dramatically. The industry’s capacity to respond to these rapid and extreme fluctuations is largely attributable to the strength of its people, their networks and the effectiveness of these relationships. Trusted relationships and networks have been the basis for industry innovation, collaboration and effective change and are of critical importance as the industry continues to grow and new people enter the industry. Vital to the industry’s on-going success in a future of increasing complexity and uncertainty are strong and durable networks, both throughout the industry and with other sectors. This theme creates opportunities for these relationships to be developed and continue being supported.
We will achieve this by:
- Establishing and empowering creative forums and initiatives which build relationships.
- Supporting and participating in collaborative cross sectoral RD&E initiatives.
- Creating and facilitating opportunities for national and international RD&E exchange.
- Facilitating engagement with stakeholders for prioritising and capturing advice on RD&E issues.
- Honing research expertise and the application of science from core research disciplines.
Measures of success:
People and industry are connected through effective networks
- 10 conferences and forums are coordinated which promote industry, cross sectoral and community knowledge sharing.
- CRDC is an active member of key industry and government initiatives.
- Primary Industry Standing Committee (PISC) cotton and cross sectoral RD&E strategies.
- 50 travel scholarships are supported.
- The cotton industry has effective collaborative structures for prioritising RD&E.
The Networks theme is managed by CRDC’s R&D Program Manager, Ian Taylor. For more information, contact us.
