CRDC

Research & Development

In 2018-19, Australia’s cotton growers and the Government will co-invest $24.3 million through CRDC into approximately 300 RD&E projects. Learn more about these investments here.

For Researchers

CRDC works with researchers on projects to meet the needs of cotton growers and the wider cotton industry. If you’re a researcher interested in working with us, click here.

For Growers

Why is RD&E so important to you, our Australian cotton growers? Find out more about the benefits of RD&E (plus the programs we offer specifically for growers and cotton communities) here.

The Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC) delivers outcomes in cotton research, development and extension (RD&E) for the Australian cotton industry. A partnership between the Commonwealth Government and cotton growers, CRDC exists to invest in world-leading RD&E to benefit Australia’s dynamic cotton industry, and the wider community.

Publications

Date: February 21, 2019

CRDC 2013-18: Investment. Innovation. Impact

The CRDC 2013-18 Investment. Innovation. Impact report provides a summary of CRDC's investments and impact under the 2013-18 CRDC Strategic Plan. CRDC invested $95.6 million into 862 RD&E projects during this time, in collaboration with 205 research partners across five priority areas – farmers, industry, customers, people and performance – achieving real impacts for growers. This report highlights these impacts, along with key investments and innovations.

News and Events

Date: March 20, 2019

Water productivity on the rise (20 March 2019)

Early indications from the latest water productivity benchmark study indicate continual improvement in water use efficiency in the Australian cotton industry.