News + Events

Today is the United Nations International Day of Plant Health - a day to recognise the global cotton and plant research communities for their crucial work in protecting Australia's plant health and biosecurity.

Cotton growers and others from within the Australian cotton industry are strongly encouraged to apply to join the CRDC board as part-time Non-Executive Directors.

AgriFutures Australia has announced its crop of Horizon Scholars for 2023, including two supported by CRDC: Georgie Oldham of Sydney and Niamh Mason of the Riverina.

"Australia has the most efficient cotton industry in the world, and it’s spreading its branches into exciting new territory."

In major news from CRDC, GRDC and Goanna Ag, all 100 Weather And Networked Data (WAND) spray hazard identification towers are up and running!

Today is World Water Day. Our goal is to continuously increase our water use efficiency, in line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Here are some other facts about Australian cotton you might not know.

The next stage in identifying a scalable, long-term solution to the issue of textile waste in landfill is now underway with cotton growers launching phase-2 trials on farms in both NSW and QLD.

CRDC is collaborating with Cotton Australia and the Australian Cotton Shippers Association (ACSA) to develop a Strategic Roadmap for the Australian cotton industry that will help the industry remain competitive in a changing fashion and textiles market.

In 2023, CRDC is supporting the cotton industry awards, via the CRDC Chris Lehmann Young Cotton Achiever of the Year Award.