The Autumn 2025 edition of Spotlight introduces a new era for CottonInfo, which remains a joint partnership of CRDC, Cotton Australia and Cotton Seed Distributors (CSD), but under a new structure, with CRDC leading and managing the program, Cotton Australia supporting through myBMP, and CSD as a key program investor. In this edition, we outline the changes to CottonInfo, and in the next edition, we'll be introducing you to CRDC and CottonInfo's new crop of Regional Extension Officers (REOs).
We're also pleased to bring you an update on the cotton industry data platform, led by CRDC. Throughout the stories in this edition, you will see how the data platform will link to every aspect of our industry, from marketing to emissions reporting.
Soil health and low emissions farming are also featured in this edition, with articles on the new Low Emissions Intensity Farming Systems project, long-term studies into soil health and carbon, sustainability and greenhouse gas emissions reporting. And we feature two great innovative grower stories: Jamie and Susie Grant, who've developed a unique dryland farming system, and Richie Quigley, who has implemented a strip and disc system to improve soil health and water retention.
