He added that this year will see CRDC place a greater R&D focus on achieving high productivity through improvements to yield and fibre quality – ensuring that Australian cotton continues to sell at the high end of the international market.
The Cotton Research and Development Corporation is a partnership between the Australian Government and the Australian cotton industry. The vision is a globally competitive and responsible cotton industry. It provides leadership and investment in research, innovation, knowledge creation and transfer. The Corporation's corporate outcome is a more sustainable, profitable and competitive cotton industry, providing increased environmental, economic and social benefits to regional communities and the nation.