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: March 11, 2019

Qualitative report on the 2017-18 cotton season: a survey of consultants

Each year, Crop Consultants Australia - with support from CRDC - conduct a qualitative survey of cotton consultants regarding their practices and attitudes, as well as those of their cotton grower clients.

News and Events

Date: June 13, 2019

Have your say with the grower survey (13 June 2019)

Understanding cotton growers is naturally vital to CRDC, and the annual grower survey is one of the methods to gain this understanding. The CRDC Grower Survey also gives growers the opportunity to compare their practices to others and gain a greater insight into all aspects of how others view the industry and manage their farms.