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2009-2010 Annual Operating Plan

The CRDC 2009-2010 Annual Operating Plan (AOP) is the second annual operating plan devised under the Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC) 2008-2013 Strategic R&D Plan.
 

This Plan is now available for public viewing and is essential reading for researchers seeking to undertake research projects with CRDC in 2010-11.

To download a copy of this Plan, please click the image (left). This file is approx 1mb in size.
 

This will be a low-resolution PDF file that you will find to be ideal to read on screen. 
 
However, should a high-resolution PDF (5mb in RGB) be required for an office printer, please contact CRDC and this can be emailed to you.
 
 
 

 

CRDC invests in research, development and extension of knowledge from projects within three programs which are aimed at enhancing the environmental, economic and social performance of the Australian cotton industry.

During 2007-2008, CRDC established a R&D investment budget of $8.23 million which supports in excess of 100 projects.

For information about CRDC research and development investments, select from the following three strategic R&D programs.

The three R&D programs of CRDC
        Program outcomes
Program 1
Value Chain
  • Add value to the Australian cotton industry with premium products in improved routes to market
Program 2
Farming Systems
  • Cotton in a highly productive farming system with improved environmental performance
Program 3
Human Capacity
  • A culture of innovation and learning

CRDC Research Investments in the Australian Cotton Industry 1991-2006

Download the Full Project List

Strategic R&D Plan 2008-2013

CRDC advises prospective researchers applying to CRDC for R&D investment should closely study the R&D Plan before finalising their Preliminary Resesarch Proposals (PRPs). 

Download the Plan   

 

For further information about processes and decisions leading to R&D investment, follow the links below, or in the navigation panel.

 

 

Government's R&D priorities Training in online project management
R&D investment timelines Calendar of R&D decision making
Government's national research priorities Scholarships
Tips in research investment applications  
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