Regional Cotton Extension Officer positions are part of the cotton programme carried out by the Industry Services Business Group - South Region Unit and Plant Science Units of Queensland Primary Industries and Fisheries (QPIF), Department of Employment, Economic Development and Innovation (DEEDI). These positions link into other activities within Irrigated Farming Systems extension programs. The positions are joint-funded through the Cotton CRC, Cotton Research and Development Corporation and QPIF. Regional Cotton Extension Officer positions are the foundation positions of the Cotton CRCs National Cotton Extension Team's regional activities.