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"Australia has the most efficient cotton industry in the world, and it’s spreading its branches into exciting new territory."

In major news from CRDC, GRDC and Goanna Ag, all 100 Weather And Networked Data (WAND) spray hazard identification towers are up and running!

Today is World Water Day. Our goal is to continuously increase our water use efficiency, in line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Here are some other facts about Australian cotton you might not know.

The next stage in identifying a scalable, long-term solution to the issue of textile waste in landfill is now underway with cotton growers launching phase-2 trials on farms in both NSW and QLD.

CRDC is collaborating with Cotton Australia and the Australian Cotton Shippers Association (ACSA) to develop a Strategic Roadmap for the Australian cotton industry that will help the industry remain competitive in a changing fashion and textiles market.

In 2023, CRDC is supporting the cotton industry awards, via the CRDC Chris Lehmann Young Cotton Achiever of the Year Award.

The 'Know & Show Your Carbon Footprint' initiative will develop an easy-to-access tool to help growers better understanding their on-farm baseline carbon emissions and residual footprint and make better-informed decisions.

On International Women's Day, CRDC-supported cotton researcher Professor Neena Mitter of QAAFI has been named one of 50 women at the cutting edge of science in Australia by Cosmos Magazine.

Research scientist Dr Cong Vu was tonight announced as the CRDC-supported ABARES Science and Innovation Award winner for 2023. Cong is applying his experience using nanoparticles for cancer treatment to protect Aussie cotton crops from drought.