CRDC’s role is to invest in RD&E on behalf of cotton growers and the government, with the outcomes boosting the productivity and profitability of our industry.

The three cornerstones of CRDC are investment, innovation and impact.

2015 marks 25 years of CRDC: 25 years of driving continuous improvement and transformation in our cotton industry.

The 2013–14 year also marked the first year of investment under the CRDC’s new Strategic R&D Plan 2013–18, which has a strong focus on improving the industry’s profitability, sustainability and competitiveness.

In 2012-13, Australian cotton growers and the Government, through CRDC, invested $19 million in research and development to benefit the Australian cotton industry.