The cost of running and maintaining cotton experimental trials at ACRI is a cost that has increased over years of research as more trials have evolved. The purpose of this project is provide such funding in order that all operational costs of growing experimental cotton for NSW Agriculture are met.

This project has assured the vability of cotton experiments at ACRI over the last three seasons undertaken by NSW Agricultufe.

The Cotton Industry has benefited from the practical research programs that have operated from this centre. Greater understanding of crop agronomy and disease control has assisted growers to increase yields while entomological studies on insect resistance has ensured a viable cotton industry.