News

On World Cotton Day, we celebrate the research helping Australian cotton growers solve challenges and stay profitable, sustainable and competitive.

The Spring 2026 edition of Spotlight is out now, and draws upon the people and collaboration of the Australian cotton industry, particularly its people, leadership and innovation.

The CRDC Leadership Development Scholarship trial aims to connect the industry’s emerging and experienced leaders with programs suited to their personal and professional development.

Receiving the 2026 Australian Cotton Industry Service to Industry Award was a fitting tribute to one of the industry’s champions, Allan Williams, who has been a pioneer behind the scenes and in key industry roles for 30 years.

Dedication, commitment and service to industry have been recognised at the Australian Cotton Industry Awards, with outstanding contributors honoured for their achievements.

Machinery incidents, falls and manual handling continue cause serious injuries and deaths across Australia's cotton and grain industries, highlighting simple areas where action can prevent harm.

CRDC, GRDC and the Queensland Government have embarked upon a $5.3 million partnership to drive the growth and expansion of profitable broadacre cropping systems in north Queensland.

CRDC has appointed respected agricultural industry leader Georgina Pengilley as its Managing Director, ushering in a new era of research, development and extension (RD&E) leadership for Australian cotton growers.

Three emerging leaders who are making a significant contribution to the Australian cotton industry have been named as finalists for the 2026 CRDC Chris Lehmann Young Cotton Achiever of the Year Award.