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CRDC executive director Bruce Finney who steps down from the position in January, 2019, talks to Grain Central about the part he has played in transforming the cotton industry into one of the most switched on, dynamic sectors of Australian agriculture.

The board of the Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC) visited St George on 7-8 November for a board meeting and to meet with local cotton growers.

After 14 years at the helm of the Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC), Executive Director Bruce Finney has today announced that he will be stepping down from his position in January 2019.

Timothy Chaffey of Quirindi and Richard Malone of Griffith have graduated as cotton's participants in course 24 of the Australian Rural Leadership Program, supported by CRDC, Cotton Australia and Auscott Limited.

CRDC is currently recruiting for a Commercialisation Manager, to help create more impact from CRDC's cotton R&D investments.

CRDC and Cotton Australia supported Nuffield scholar, cotton grower, Luke McKay, features in the West Australian newspaper talking about his Nuffield studies and the potential for cotton growing in the Ord.

Susan Maas was honoured by her community for her dedication to the cotton industry at the Central Highlands Irrigation Awards Dinner last night.

Aspiring entrepreneurs had the chance of a lifetime at the 2018 Cotton Conference, with the opportunity to pitch to an audience of prospective customers within the industry and a panel including none other than Mr Shark Tank himself Steve Baxter.

The cotton industry has once again honoured its people at the 2018 Australian Cotton Industry Awards.