The CRDC team are saddened to hear of the passing of former CRDC board director, Liz Alexander of Emerald Qld. Liz was a committed and passionate member of the cotton industry, having served on the boards of both Cotton Australia and CRDC. An agricultural development specialist, Liz specialised in finding collaborative and innovative solutions for regional challenges. On behalf of CRDC and our cotton research community, we extend our condolences to Liz’s family and friends, especially her husband and sons.
The Autumn 2026 edition of Spotlight edition highlights the next phase of on‑farm action through Cotton Low Emissions Intensity Farming Systems (Cotton LEIFS), with grower‑led trials now underway across Qld and NSW. From enhanced efficiency fertilisers and smarter nitrogen use to cover crops like sunn hemp, these projects are testing real-world solutions to cut emissions while maintaining productivity.