Identifying RD&E priorities

CRDC invests in research, development and extension (RD&E) on behalf of Australia's cotton growers and the Australian Government. To help inform CRDC's investments, all cotton growers are invited to participate in the identification of RD&E priorities.

While we generally invest via an annual investment cycle, with new investments commencing July each year, feedback and advice on RD&E needs and priorities is welcome at any time. 

How to participate

Cotton growers interested in providing direct feedback can do so via the following ways:

  1. Through this form.
  2. Through discussion with your local CottonInfo Regional Extension Officer.
  3. Through discussion with our CRDC Innovation Brokers, contactable in the first instance by phoning CRDC on 02 6792 4088 or emailing our research team.

Growers and industry stakeholders may also participate through attending research prioritisation meetings held jointly by CRDC and Cotton Australia. Please note that participation in these meetings requires you to be nominated by your local Cotton Grower Association. Please contact your local Cotton Grower Association or Cotton Australia if interested.

Our consultation and investment timeline

This table outlines CRDC's annual consultation and investment timeline. 

Further information on our RD&E priority engagement can be found in our consultation plan.

 

Activity Details Timing
Provision of feedback directly to CRDC  Via CRDC website, CottonInfo and Innovation Brokers directly. Ongoing
Survey of growers Survey distributed by Cotton Australia by email to all growers. Results are collated and provided to CRDC. Prior to R&D Priority Workshops
R&D Priority Workshops  Cotton Australia research representatives meet with CRDC to discuss and prioritise RD&E needs and receive updates on research projects. Twice yearly (May/June and Nov)
Development of Expressions of Interest to undertake research CRDC Innovation Brokers develop EOIs based on feedback and information on RD&E needs  Ongoing 
Publication of Expressions of Interest and receipt of research proposals EOIs published on CRDC website and interested research organisations respond Ongoing 
Finalisation of research projects for recommendation to CRDC Board for investment Innovation Brokers identify preferred projects and finalise project details based on feedback received. Ongoing
Board consideration of recommended projects CRDC Board considers investment recommendations and approves investments. Ongoing
Projects enacted, with updates provided to growers CRDC provides regular updates to growers about research projects via communications channels and R&D Priority Workshops Ongoing