CRDC

Research & Development

In 2017-18, Australia’s cotton growers and the Government will co-invest $22.4 million through CRDC into approximately 200 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 was established by the Australian Government to work with industry to invest in research, development and extension (RD&E) for a more profitable, sustainable and dynamic cotton industry.

Publications

Date: September 1, 2017

Cotton Pest Management Guide 2017-18

The industry’s premium resource for insect, mite and weed control, disease prevention, biosecurity and spray application information.

News and Events

Date: March 6, 2018

Driving digital transformation across agriculture: Minister launches precision to decision report (6 March 2018)

A digital agriculture blueprint, launched today at the ABARES Outlook conference, calls for an industry-wide overhaul to boost the unconstrained value of agricultural production by $20.3 billion.