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Meet the finalists in the CRDC-Chris Lehmann Young Achiever Award for 2025. These young achievers represent the industry in different ways, yet share a common passion for cotton and securing its future.

The Winter 2025 edition of Spotlight is out now, featuring floating solar, data, safety and the CottonInfo team.

The Australian-first research project installing floating solar panels on irrigation dams to mitigate evaporation and generate energy has featured on ABC's Country Hour.

Gabrielle represents the cotton sector in Course 32 of the ARLP, building on her long record of community and board leadership.

The Australian: "A group of scientists and economists are offering a win-win for farmers in a $13m project using solar panels to capture – and simultaneously block – the sun."

An Australian-first research project installing floating solar panels on irrigation dams could revolutionise irrigated agriculture by mitigating evaporation and generating energy.

CRDC is on the lookout for a dynamic Innovation Broker to join the team, managing a pivotal portfolio of R&D investments under our strategic plan, Clever Cotton.

Local ideas can make a big difference. CRDC’s Grassroots Grants program offers up to $10,000 for Cotton Grower Associations to deliver projects that build skills, share knowledge and strengthen regional cotton communities.

CRDC recently welcomed international and Australian cotton leaders to Narrabri to discuss key global challenges and opportunities for the industry.