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Cotton research has been conducted in Northern Australia since the mid-90s, initially in the Ord River Irrigation Area region of WA. With cotton in northern Australia continuing to expand, further research is underway, supporting CRDC’s goal to ensure new farming systems are sustainable and productive.

CRDC has today announced the appointment of two new Research and Development (R&D) Managers, who will be joining the CRDC team part time from October: agronomist Elle Storrier and cotton researcher Dr Meredith Conaty.

The spring edition of CRDC's magazine, Spotlight, is out today, taking an indepth look at crop nutrition and disease in preparation for the 2019-20 cotton season.

The Minister for Agriculture, Senator the Hon. Bridget McKenzie, has today announced the reappointment of CRDC Chair, Richard Haire, for a further three years.

A new book has been launched which chronicles the story and those involved in the construction of the Fairbairn Dam in Central Queensland and the impact of the first 40 years of its operation. A Dam Good Story: 40 years of Irrigation from the Fairbairn Dam came about with support...

Exercise Blueprint has shown the cotton industry has a clear understanding of the roles and responsibilities of individuals and organisations in the event of a biosecurity incident. Run by Plant Health Australia (PHA) with support from CRDC, Exercise Blueprint was held in Toowoomba last week. It simulated an incursion of...

The latest research into climate change, nitrogen and water use efficiency were on the agenda at this year’s Cotton Collective in Griffith.

The excellence, achievements and resilience of the Australian cotton industry over the past year was recognised at the 2019 Australian Cotton Industry Awards held in Griffith last week.

To prepare agriculture for the future, Australia’s rural RDCs - including CRDC - are working together to develop a Digital Capability Framework.