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CRDC will invest more than half a million dollars across 11 feasibility studies for cutting-edge projects that aim to tackle some of cotton’s biggest future challenges.

Cotton growers and others from within the Australian cotton industry are strongly encouraged to apply to join the CRDC board as part-time Non-Executive Directors.

The findings of the latest CRDC annual Grower Survey are available, with a new section focused on alternative energy sources.

Irrigation research engineer Michael Scobie has been selected as the CottonInfo Technical Lead for Irrigation, and will use his expertise to help growers continue to improve water use efficiency.

Australian cotton growers have some new tools to guide their businesses to be as efficient and sustainable as possible.

The Australian cotton industry’s annual sustainability report outlines recent progress and longer-term trends, supported by a new sustainability website.

Strong interest in the Cotton Australia and CRDC 2026 Australian Future Cotton Leaders Program (AFCLP) has led to the largest cohort in the program’s history, following an unprecedented number of applications for the industry’s flagship leadership initiative.

The new CRDC Cotton Course is complemented by a new course developed by the Australian Cotton Shippers Association (ACSA) – offering a view of the industry from the farm gate through to fabric.

The new CRDC Cotton Course offers flexible, targeted learning for people across the Australian cotton industry. Delivered by the University of Sydney in partnership with CottonInfo and Cotton Seed Distributors (CSD), the course consists of three microcredentials designed to build knowledge and skills without traditional university requirements.