Distributed across every major cotton growing region, the Australian Cotton CRCs National Extension Network aims to enhance the returns to industry accruing from the implementation of research and development. Industry Development Officers (IDO), District Agronomists, specialist officers in the areas of Water Use Efficiency, Irrigation, integrated Pest Management (IPM) and Spray Application Technology and a National Coordinator provide a close link between industry and research. In addition to their local role, each member contributes to a national extension effort through one of the Insects, Farming Systems, Environment, Diseases SE Weeds or Water focus teams. These teams work closely with researchers and their ACGRA members to ensure that consistent messages are extended across the industry with minimal duplication of effort.