CRDC

Research & Development

In 2019-20, Australia’s cotton growers and the Government will co-invest $20.2 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: June 6, 2019

The Australian Cotton Comparative Analysis 2018

The report focuses on the economics of the 2018 crop from growers across the different cotton-growing valleys.

News and Events

Date: July 24, 2019

Digital technology reinventing the agricultural workforce (24 July 2019)

Skills needed to work in agriculture are rapidly changing, and Australia needs to plan now to create industries and people ready for the future. To prepare agriculture and its workforces for the future, Australia’s rural RDCs - including CRDC - are working together to develop a Digital Capability Framework.