IN support of women in agriculture, a cotton industry contingent attended the AgriFutures Australia Rural Women’s Award at Parliament House in September.

CRDC has long been a supporter of projects and initiatives designed to support rural women, such as the Rural Women’s Award. This year it was women who inspire the ambition of country kids who took out the top awards. Winner Tanya Dupagne was chosen for her work in supporting the wellbeing of young rural Australians through her role as director of Camp Kulin in WA’s wheatbelt region. Runner-up was Simone Kain, recognised for her work in educating children about farming and encouraging them to consider a career in agricultural industries through her ‘George the Farmer’ and soon to launch ‘Dr Ruby’ characters.

“CRDC continues to support the award, as it recognises, inspires and connects women in our agricultural industries,” CRDC Executive Director Bruce Finney said.

“Along with the many personal development programs we support, our new Cotton Industry On-Farm Workforce Development Strategy has further committed to supporting women through business skills planning courses, including business planning, business performance, risk management (including climate), human resources and WHS.”