The 2026-28 CRDC Researchers' Handbook is a key resource for all researchers working with or seeking investment from CRDC.

WEEDpak is an integrated weed management (IWM) guide developed specifically for the Australian cotton industry.

CRDC's Annual Operational Plan for 2025-26 (AOP): the fourth annual operational plan under the CRDC's Strategic RD&E Plan 2023-28.

This project provided an NRM Technical Lead 1.5 days a week and a Biodiversity Innovation Broker 1.5days a week.

This document provides a brief outline of the projects CRDC has invested in for 2026-27 (current as of June 2026).

The Winter 2026 edition of Spotlight focuses on how Australia’s cotton industry is managing risk on farm and building the capability to deal with the challenges and opportunities ahead.

The 2026-27 Australian Cotton Production Manual is a critical reference tool for cotton growers.

The Autumn 2026 edition of Spotlight puts practical progress front and centre, showcasing how Australia’s cotton industry is building capability, reducing risk and preparing for what comes next.

The purpose of this project was to upgrade the remaining 9 of the 22 DDCGI weather stations that were fitted with early-model 4G modems which have proven to be faulty and unreliable since installation approximately 3–

Each year, Crop Consultants Australia - with support from CRDC - conduct a qualitative survey of cotton consultants regarding their practices and attitudes, as well as those of their cotton grower clients.

This project supported A/Prof.

There is a need to develop a circular economy for cotton industry by cutting carbon emissions and decreasing waste and pollution for Australian cotton industry.

There was a strong interest in the Northern CGA visiting the Emerald region in Queensland to look at farming systems with a focus on understanding the principles of grow non cotton, the potential op

CRDC, OneBasin CRC, and the University of Southern Queensland jointly funded a short-duration travel grant enabling Michael Scobie to attend the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) annual

Indicators for sustainable pesticide use are essential for the cotton industry to assess, manage and demonstrate commitment to environmentally responsible cotton production.

This report represents the latest iteration in an ongoing effort to understand community trust, attitudes, and expectations toward Australia’s cotton industry.