Drones and cotton pickers

Calling all innovators: drive the next breakthrough in cotton

CRDC is inviting innovative startups, ventures, entrepreneurs, agribusinesses and research organisations to participate in an open call for bold, forward-thinking proposals aimed at advancing next-generation solutions for the cotton industry.

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Australian Cotton Integrated Sustainability Report 2024

Australian Cotton Industry Releases 2024 Sustainability Report

As the world marks World Cotton Day, it is a fitting time to recognise Australian cotton’s contribution to regional communities and its commitment to sustainability.

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CRDC Board Chairman Richard Haire (right) has strong ties to the cotton industry at all levels. He is pictured with farm manager Ben Kirkby and CottonInfo Program Manager Janelle Montgomery at “Norwood” Moree last year, where they discussed disease and irrigation management.

Industry welcomes CRDC Chair reappointment

CRDC Board Chairman Richard Haire has been re-appointed to the position until February 2027. The Hon Julie Collins MP, the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, made the announcement.

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Shakira worked with CRDC and the cotton industry on the iMapPESTS project.

Returning to R&D with Innovation Broker roles

CRDC has welcomed two new Innovation Brokers who are no strangers to cotton and research, development and extension (RD&E). Felicity Muller and Shakira Johnson start with CRDC today!

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Spotlight magazine - Spring 2025

Progress and partnership in cotton: Spotlight magazine out now!

The Spring 2025 Spotlight features the data platform build, Future Cotton launch, cutting-edge ACDC research and Australian Cotton Industry Award winners.

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ACDC team in field.

R&D on the ground as the ACDC takes shape to combat diseases

In 2024, CRDC launched the Australian Cotton Disease Collaboration (ACDC), a groundbreaking $13 million RD&E program. In this article from CRDC Spotlight Spring 2025, we bring you an update on ACDC's investments, intended impact and linkages with CottonInfo.

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Delungra cotton grower Simon Blyth has been named a 2026 scholar of the Nuffield Australia Scholarship program

Delungra cotton grower wins 2026 Nuffield Scholarship to explore next-generation farming technology

Simon Blyth has been named a 2026 scholar of the Nuffield Australia Scholarship program, with support from CRDC, Cotton Australia, and AgriFutures Australia.

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Smart farm

New data platform ensures Australian cotton will be future-ready

Australian cotton growers are set to reap the benefits of digital farming, thanks to a new secure, centralised data platform that will boost efficiency, strengthen traceability and deliver the transparency that today’s market demands.

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Julian met with CRDC Executive Director Allan Williams while visiting Narrabri.

Next-generation scholar bridges research and on-farm practice

ANU student Julian Craven’s CRDC-sponsored scholarship experience combines research, policy, and practical learning.

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