Pictured in Image CRDC is proud to continue supporting this important program, and we encourage emerging leaders to apply.

Applications now open: 2026 AgriFutures Horizon Scholarship

Students entering their final two years of an undergraduate degree and passionate about the future of Australian rural industries are encouraged to apply.

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Coleambally cotton grower Chris Gardiner, Coleambally aged-care facility manager Karen Hodgson, and Coleambally Demonstration Farm Vice President Danny Graham. A CRDC Grassroots Grant is helping ensure the farm’s productivity into the future.

Grants hold broad benefit for growers and communities

CRDC Grassroots Grants can help make good things grow in the field. Applications are now open with $50,000 available to support growers.

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Newly appointed CottonInfo Technical Lead for digital agriculture/agtech Quentin Feery-Lawrence with early career researcher Harry Gaston at Emerald. Quentin and Harry are both working on the Future Cotton project.

Major project announced, breaking new ground for growers

Queensland’s $1 billion cotton industry is set for a major boost, with a new multi-million-dollar partnership set to supercharge cotton innovation, increase grower support and help drive sustainable growth.

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Central Highlands’ growers George Sypher and Max Vowell from Cowal Agriculture, with NRG Ag’s Avanell Morawitz and Clementine Morawitz taking a close up of cotton in the Ord on a trip made possible through CRDC’s Grassroots Grants.

From little things big things grow with Grassroots Grants

Forging partnerships between cotton growers from north to central Queensland is creating knowledge and support networks.

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Graduates from the 2024 Australian Future Cotton Leaders Program.

Applications open for Future Cotton Leaders Program 2026

Applications have opened for the 2026 intake for the Australian Future Cotton Leaders Program (AFCLP), the cotton industry’s premier leadership development initiative.

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The small group settings gave growers and others the opportunity to discuss local issues directly with CRDC and Cotton Australia.

Candid conversations amplify growers’ voices

Good attendance and engagement from growers and the wider industry has provided Cotton Australia and CRDC with important early guidance on the future direction of the myBMP program, traceability, the CRDC-led cotton industry data platform and human rights.

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Drones and cotton pickers

Calling all innovators: drive the next breakthrough in cotton

CRDC is inviting innovative startups, ventures, entrepreneurs, agribusinesses and research organisations to participate in an open call for bold, forward-thinking proposals aimed at advancing next-generation solutions for the cotton industry.

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Australian Cotton Integrated Sustainability Report 2024

Australian Cotton Industry Releases 2024 Sustainability Report

As the world marks World Cotton Day, it is a fitting time to recognise Australian cotton’s contribution to regional communities and its commitment to sustainability.

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CRDC Board Chairman Richard Haire (right) has strong ties to the cotton industry at all levels. He is pictured with farm manager Ben Kirkby and CottonInfo Program Manager Janelle Montgomery at “Norwood” Moree last year, where they discussed disease and irrigation management.

Industry welcomes CRDC Chair reappointment

CRDC Board Chairman Richard Haire has been re-appointed to the position until February 2027. The Hon Julie Collins MP, the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, made the announcement.

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