CRDC undertakes an annual survey of cotton growers to gather information about farming practices and growers’ views on research, development and extension. This information helps to inform CRDC about the benefits of the research it invests in. Change in industry practice can be quantified by comparing information across the surveys conducted over the past 20 years.

Australian Cotton Integrated Sustainability Report 2025 for the 12 months up to 30 June 2025.

Australian Cotton  Sustainability Update 2024 for the 12 months up to 30 June 2024.

Australian Cotton Sustainability Update 2023 for the 12 months to 30 June 2023.

Australian Cotton Sustainability Update 2022 for the 12 months to 30 June 2022.

Australian Cotton Sustainability update 2021 for the 12 months to 30 June 2021.

This Guide provides you with a comprehensive summary of the key cotton crop protection issues, and is brought to you by CRDC and the Australian cotton industry's joint extension program, CottonInfo.

In this project, silica nanoparticle technology was used to boost drought stress tolerance in cotton. Silica nanoparticles with different sizes and shapes have been synthesised. The silica nanoparticles were then coated on cotton seeds. Various concentration of nanoparticles to be used for seed coatings have been tested. Silica nanoparticles/seed mass percentage of 0.6% were found to have the best effect on seed germination and plant development and potentially reduce the irrigation water for cotton growers. The work of this project is known and invited to do showcase at evoke2024 and two international conferences in American. The researcher of this project was selected to be one of 30 global Sustainability Stars recognised by American Chemical Society.

The Upper Namoi Camp Cotton networking lunch was delivered as part of the broader Camp Cotton program coordinated by Cotton Australia. The purpose of the project was to strengthen connections between Australian cotton growers and global supply chain stakeholders through a farm-based networking event during the cotton harvest season.

The project successfully delivered a networking lunch attended by Camp Cotton delegates, Cotton Australia staff, and local growers in the Upper Namoi region. The event provided an opportunity for delegates to experience Australian cotton production firsthand, hear directly from growers, and gain a stronger understanding of sustainability, innovation, water storage and allocation, plus regional family farming communities. Funding also supported transportation for delegates to the Pursehouse Farm.