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We achieve this through the allocation and management of investment in cotton RD&E. [AR p.7](https://www.crdc.com.au/sites/default/files/CRDC%20Annual%20Report%202024-25.pdf#page=7) [CP p.7]\n\n## How we deliver\n\n> We deliver world-class RD&E outcomes for the cotton industry through thought leadership, innovation, adoption and collaboration. [AR p.7](https://www.crdc.com.au/sites/default/files/CRDC%20Annual%20Report%202024-25.pdf#page=7) [CP p.7]\n\n## Government priorities for this department\n\n- Biosecurity [CP p.21]\n- Climate change [CP p.21]\n- Sustainability [CP p.21]\n- Trade [CP p.21]\n- First Nations [CP p.21]\n- Workforce [CP p.21]\n- Digital engagement technology [CP p.21]\n\n## Outcomes\n\n### Paddock: productivity and profitability\nImprove productivity, profitability, and sustainability by accurately monitoring and measuring every field on every cotton farm. [CP p.9] [CP p.9]\n\n**Key activities:**\n- Data-driven decisions\n- Adaptive systems\n- Connected market intelligence\n\n### People: central to our success\nEmbed collaboration in RD&E prioritisation, design, development, and adoption. [CP p.9] [CP p.9]\n\n**Key activities:**\n- Design and innovation\n- Leadership and capacity\n- Adoption and impact\n\n### Planet: our shared future\nImplement resilient natural capital practices that support productivity, help maintain biodiverse ecosystems, strengthen capacity for adaptation to climate change, and progressively improve regional water, land and soil quality. [CP p.9] [CP p.9]\n\n**Key activities:**\n- Natural capital\n- Carbon\n- Circular economy\n\n## Values and principles\n\n- Bold\n- Collaborative\n- Future-focused\n- Trusted\n\n## What they will measure themselves on this year (targets from 2025-26 corporate plan)\n\n| Code | Measure | Target | Source |\n|---|---|---|---|\n| CCE01 | Yield per hectare | Improvement is maintained at 3 per cent year on year | CP p.13 |\n| CCE02 | The value of the systems created to address the challenges of disease, sustainable industry expansion, adaptation to climate change, biosecurity and reduced availability of inputs | CRDC’s major disease research initiative is launched and commenced | CP p.13 |\n| CCE03 | Percentage of Australian cotton sold as more sustainable | A process for regular review of value chain needs is established and implemented | CP p.13 |\n\n## How they performed last year (results from 2024-25 annual report)\n\n| Code | Measure | Result | Status | Source |\n|---|---|---|---|---|\n| CCE01 | Yield per hectare | Yield improvement is maintained at 3 per cent year on year | Achieved | [AR p.13](https://www.crdc.com.au/sites/default/files/CRDC%20Annual%20Report%202024-25.pdf#page=13)(https://www.crdc.com.au/sites/default/files/CRDC%20Annual%20Report%202024-25.pdf#page=13) |\n| CCE02 | The value of the systems created to address the challenges of disease, sustainable industry expansion, adaptation to climate change, biosecurity and reduced availability of inputs | CRDC’s major disease research initiative is launched and commenced | Achieved | [AR p.13](https://www.crdc.com.au/sites/default/files/CRDC%20Annual%20Report%202024-25.pdf#page=13)(https://www.crdc.com.au/sites/default/files/CRDC%20Annual%20Report%202024-25.pdf#page=13) |\n| CCE03 | Percentage of Australian cotton sold as more sustainable | A process for regular review of value chain needs is established and implemented | Achieved | [AR p.13](https://www.crdc.com.au/sites/default/files/CRDC%20Annual%20Report%202024-25.pdf#page=13)(https://www.crdc.com.au/sites/default/files/CRDC%20Annual%20Report%202024-25.pdf#page=13) |", "strategy_overview_evidence_md": null, "internal_strategy_evidence_md": "# Cotton Research and Development Corporation - Strategy, Performance, and Operating Profile\n\n**Generated at**: 2026-05-09T22:06:32.798494+00:00\n**Entity ID**: O-000773\n**Entity type**: Corporate Commonwealth Entity\n**Jurisdiction**: Commonwealth\n**Portfolio**: Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry\n**Website**: http://crdc.com.au/\n\n> Draft generated from scraped source material. Treat this as an evidence pack for editorial review, not a final judgement.\n\n## Source Coverage\n\n| Source type | Count |\n|---|---:|\n| annual-reports | 1 |\n| other-pdfs | 2 |\n| pages | 13 |\n| strategies | 2 |\n\n## Executive Readout\n\n### Purpose\n\n- The activities of the Corporation are reported against the objectives, strategies, outputs and\noutcomes of the CRDC Strategic RD&E Plan 2023–28, and are consistent with CRDC’s 2024–25\nAnnual Operational Plan and Portfolio Budget Statement.\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.crdc.com.au/sites/default/files/CRDC%20Annual%20Report%202024-25.pdf)`\n- [Page 25]\nExample initiatives\n+ Technologies and systems to enhance\nresource efficiency under future\nclimates, such as cover cropping, soil\npolymers, plant hormones, and synthetic\nbiology\nOutcomes\n+ Novel integrated farming system\n+ By 2028, economic impacts of current and solutions for more precise management\nemerging cotton diseases are cut to less than to optimise inputs within the field\n5 per cent of the cost of production through\n+ A comprehensive national disease\npractice change underpinned by efficient and\nprogram based on strong partnerships\ncollaborative RD&E\nto deliver improved understanding of\n+ By 2028, a pest-suppressive farming system\nthe impact of disease, foundational\nis established that is better able to cope with\npathology resources and capability,\nchallenges (exotics, resistance, species shift)\ntactical management, and a pipeline of\n Source: `strategies/CRDC-20Strategic-20RD-26E-20Plan-202023-28.pdf (https://www.crdc.com.au/sites/default/files/pdf/CRDC%20Strategic%20RD%26E%20Plan%202023-28.pdf)`\n- [Page 13]\nOverview\nSECTION 1\n2024-25\nObjective Measure/s 2024-25 target\nresults\nPILLAR 1: The Paddock pillar focuses CRDC will measure its An economic assessment\non the on-farm cotton success in this pillar by of key drivers of\nPaddock system, uniting data and the economic value the profitability for Australian\nOur future insights to support thriving three themes add to the cotton is undertaken to\nfields cotton farms producing a industry. demonstrate a production\npremium product being increase of $0.2 billion.\ndemanded by the market.\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.crdc.com.au/sites/default/files/CRDC%20Annual%20Report%202024-25.pdf)`\n- [Page 14]\n2024-25\nObjective Measure/s 2024-25 target\nresults\nPILLAR 2: The People pillar aims to CRDC will measure its Surveys demonstrate\nensure that in developing success in this pillar by growers and research\nPeople our world-class research the level of satisfaction partners are satisfied with\nCentral to capability, we are providing in CRDC by growers and CRDC’s performance.\nour success practical RD&E solutions research partners.\nand increasing the reach\nand impact of adoption.\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.crdc.com.au/sites/default/files/CRDC%20Annual%20Report%202024-25.pdf)`\n\n### Role and Functions\n\n- The forecast expenditure for the next two\nPortfolio Budget Statement\nyears is budgeted at $30.535 million in 2026–27 and\n$29.890 million in 2027–28.\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.crdc.com.au/sites/default/files/CRDC%20Annual%20Report%202024-25.pdf)`\n- The CRDC 2024–25 Portfolio Budget Statement provided\nan estimate of CRDC’s outcomes, outputs, performance, Deficits\nand financial position for 2024–25 to 2028–29.\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.crdc.com.au/sites/default/files/CRDC%20Annual%20Report%202024-25.pdf)`\n- [pages 116,117,118,119,120]\nport by Directors Section 17BB Letter of transmittal 2\nEnabling legislation Paragraph 17BE(a) Section 4: People and Governance / 60\nGovernance and accountability\nLegislated objects and functions Paragraph 17BE(b)(i) Section 4: People and Governance / 60\nGovernance and accountability\nPurpose Paragraph 17BE(b)(ii) Section 1: Overview / About CRDC 5\nand the Australian cotton industry\nResponsible Minister Paragraph 17BE(c) Section 4: People and Governance / 60\nGovernance and accountability\nMinisterial directions Paragraph 17BE(d) & (f) None to report\nPolicy orders Paragraphs 17BE(e) & (f) None to report\nAnnual performance statements Paragraph 17BE(g) Section 1: Overview / Progress against the 10-13\nCRDC Strategic R&D Plan 2023–28:\nOur Annual Performance Statement\n114 CRDC Annual Report 2024–25\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.crdc.com.au/sites/default/files/CRDC%20Annual%20Report%202024-25.pdf)`\n- [Page 72]\nStatement of Comprehensive Income (continued)\nfor the period ended 30 June 2025\nBudget Variances Commentary\nStatement of comprehensive income for not-for-profit reporting entities\nThe original budget is the Corporation’s 2024-25 Portfolio Budget Statements (PBS).\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.crdc.com.au/sites/default/files/CRDC%20Annual%20Report%202024-25.pdf)`\n- [Page 74]\nStatement of Financial Position (continued)\nas at 30 June 2025\nBudget Variances Commentary\nStatement of financial position for not-for-profit reporting entities\nThe original budget is the Corporation’s 2024-25 Portfolio Budget Statements (PBS).\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.crdc.com.au/sites/default/files/CRDC%20Annual%20Report%202024-25.pdf)`\n- [Page 78]\nCash Flow Statement (continued)\nfor the period ended 30 June 2025\nBudget Variances Commentary\nCash flow statement for not-for-profit reporting entities\nThe original budget is the Corporation’s 2024-25 Portfolio Budget Statements (PBS).\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.crdc.com.au/sites/default/files/CRDC%20Annual%20Report%202024-25.pdf)`\n\n### Strategic Priorities\n\n- In 2024–25, CRDC contributed a total of $216,711 to\nCotton Australia for co-funded project activities:\nCommercialisation\n• $81,371 towards the cost of hosting and building\ncapacity with cotton growers attending the CRDC\nCRDC has detailed policies and procedures for\npriority setting forums.\ndetermining its involvement in the commercialisation of\nthe results of R&D projects where that is the preferred • $40,000 towards support for the Australian Future\nadoption pathway.\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.crdc.com.au/sites/default/files/CRDC%20Annual%20Report%202024-25.pdf)`\n- Alignment of pillars and themes against Government priorities\nNational Agricultural Science and\nInnovation Priorities Research Priorities\nPaddock\nData-driven decisions Priority 4\nSoil and water (2.2)\nAdaptive systems Priorities 1, 2 and 3\nEnvironmental change (8.1, 8.3)\nConnected market intelligence Priorities 1, 2 and 4\nPeople\nDesign and innovation All priorities\nLeadership and capacity All priorities\nAdoption and impact All priorities\nPlanet\nNatural capital Priorities 1 and 2 Environmental change (8.1, 8.3)\nCarbon Priorities 1 and 2 Environmental change (8.1, 8.3)\nCircular economy Priorities 1 and 2 Advanced manufacturing\nNational Agricultural Innovation Science and Research\nPRIORITIES PRIORITIES\nPriority 1: T rusted exporter of premium food and agricultural products + Food\nPriority 2: Champion of climate resilience to increase the productivity, + Soil and Water\n Source: `strategies/CRDC-20Strategic-20RD-26E-20Plan-202023-28.pdf (https://www.crdc.com.au/sites/default/files/pdf/CRDC%20Strategic%20RD%26E%20Plan%202023-28.pdf)`\n- [Page 98]\nAppendix 3\nAustralian Government priorities\nCRDC’s investments in RD&E during 2024–25 supported\nthe achievement of the Australian Government’s National National Agricultural CRDC\nScience and Research Priorities and National Agricultural Innovation Priorities investment\nInnovation Priorities, as outlined below. ($’000)\nInvestments against Government priorities\nAustralia will champion climate resilience\nto increase the productivity, profitability $1,200\nCRDC’s investments in RD&E support the achievement\nand sustainability of the agricultural sector\nof the Australian Government’s Science and Research\nPriorities, and National Agricultural Innovation Priorities.\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.crdc.com.au/sites/default/files/CRDC%20Annual%20Report%202024-25.pdf)`\n- Australia is a world leader in preventing\nand rapidly responding to significant pests\nCRDC $11,617\nNational Science and and diseases through futureproofing our\ninvestment\nResearch Priorities biosecurity system\n($'000)\nTransitioning to a net zero future $2,926\nAustralia is a mature adopter, developer\n$2,411\nSupporting healthy and thriving communities $3,439 and exporter of digital agriculture\nElevating Aboriginal and Torres Strait\n$674\nIslander knowledge systems\nAustralia is a trusted exporter of premium\n$1,775\nfood and agricultural products\nProtecting and restoring Australia’s\n$9,089\nenvironment\nTotal $17,003\nBuilding a secure and resilient nation $875\nTotal $17,003\n96 CRDC Annual Report 2024–25\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.crdc.com.au/sites/default/files/CRDC%20Annual%20Report%202024-25.pdf)`\n- [Page 13]\nOverview\nSECTION 1\n2024-25\nObjective Measure/s 2024-25 target\nresults\nPILLAR 1: The Paddock pillar focuses CRDC will measure its An economic assessment\non the on-farm cotton success in this pillar by of key drivers of\nPaddock system, uniting data and the economic value the profitability for Australian\nOur future insights to support thriving three themes add to the cotton is undertaken to\nfields cotton farms producing a industry. demonstrate a production\npremium product being increase of $0.2 billion.\ndemanded by the market.\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.crdc.com.au/sites/default/files/CRDC%20Annual%20Report%202024-25.pdf)`\n- [Page 14]\n2024-25\nObjective Measure/s 2024-25 target\nresults\nPILLAR 2: The People pillar aims to CRDC will measure its Surveys demonstrate\nensure that in developing success in this pillar by growers and research\nPeople our world-class research the level of satisfaction partners are satisfied with\nCentral to capability, we are providing in CRDC by growers and CRDC’s performance.\nour success practical RD&E solutions research partners.\nand increasing the reach\nand impact of adoption.\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.crdc.com.au/sites/default/files/CRDC%20Annual%20Report%202024-25.pdf)`\n- [Page 15]\nOverview\nSECTION 1\n2024-25\nObjective Measure/s 2024-25 target\nresults\nPILLAR 3: The Planet pillar aims to CRDC will measure its Surveys demonstrate\nensure that the cotton success in this pillar by trust from community,\nPlanet industry contributes the level of trust the the market and\nOur shared positively to the industry has from the government about cotton’s\nfuture environment, meeting community, the market and management and reporting\ncommunity, government government about how of environmental and social\nand market expectations. it manages and reports impacts.\non its environmental and\nsocial impacts.\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.crdc.com.au/sites/default/files/CRDC%20Annual%20Report%202024-25.pdf)`\n- Grant-funded RD&E\n2024–25 revenue\nwas $1.632 million, which was $3.368 million below budget.\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.crdc.com.au/sites/default/files/CRDC%20Annual%20Report%202024-25.pdf)`\n- Australian Government $10.600\nRoyalties $0.047 Actual 2024–25 ($m)\nInterest $2.228 Cotton crop size (millions of bales)* 5.387m\nResearch grants $1.632 Total revenue $25.685\nOther $0.575 Industry levies $10.603\nTotal revenue $25.685 Australian Government $10.600\nRoyalties $0.047\nTotal revenue for 2024–25 of $25.685 million was $0.183\nInterest $2.228\nmillion (0.7 per cent) above budget of $25.502 million.\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.crdc.com.au/sites/default/files/CRDC%20Annual%20Report%202024-25.pdf)`\n- The forecast expenditure for the next two\nPortfolio Budget Statement\nyears is budgeted at $30.535 million in 2026–27 and\n$29.890 million in 2027–28.\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.crdc.com.au/sites/default/files/CRDC%20Annual%20Report%202024-25.pdf)`\n\n## KPIs, Targets, and Where They Are At\n\n- [Page 33]\nOUR INVESTMENTS AND PERFORMANCE\nSECTION 3\nPerformance against the Strategic Plan\nObjective Measure/s 2024–25 target 2024–25 results\nPILLAR 1: The Paddock CRDC will An economic A study was commissioned to analyse\npillar focuses measure its assessment of key the potential scope for change that could\non the on-farm success in drivers of profitability be achieved via CRDC’s investments.\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.crdc.com.au/sites/default/files/CRDC%20Annual%20Report%202024-25.pdf)`\n- [Page 13]\nOverview\nSECTION 1\n2024-25\nObjective Measure/s 2024-25 target\nresults\nPILLAR 1: The Paddock pillar focuses CRDC will measure its An economic assessment\non the on-farm cotton success in this pillar by of key drivers of\nPaddock system, uniting data and the economic value the profitability for Australian\nOur future insights to support thriving three themes add to the cotton is undertaken to\nfields cotton farms producing a industry. demonstrate a production\npremium product being increase of $0.2 billion.\ndemanded by the market.\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.crdc.com.au/sites/default/files/CRDC%20Annual%20Report%202024-25.pdf)`\n- [Page 14]\n2024-25\nObjective Measure/s 2024-25 target\nresults\nPILLAR 2: The People pillar aims to CRDC will measure its Surveys demonstrate\nensure that in developing success in this pillar by growers and research\nPeople our world-class research the level of satisfaction partners are satisfied with\nCentral to capability, we are providing in CRDC by growers and CRDC’s performance.\nour success practical RD&E solutions research partners.\nand increasing the reach\nand impact of adoption.\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.crdc.com.au/sites/default/files/CRDC%20Annual%20Report%202024-25.pdf)`\n- [Page 15]\nOverview\nSECTION 1\n2024-25\nObjective Measure/s 2024-25 target\nresults\nPILLAR 3: The Planet pillar aims to CRDC will measure its Surveys demonstrate\nensure that the cotton success in this pillar by trust from community,\nPlanet industry contributes the level of trust the the market and\nOur shared positively to the industry has from the government about cotton’s\nfuture environment, meeting community, the market and management and reporting\ncommunity, government government about how of environmental and social\nand market expectations. it manages and reports impacts.\non its environmental and\nsocial impacts.\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.crdc.com.au/sites/default/files/CRDC%20Annual%20Report%202024-25.pdf)`\n- [Page 39]\nOUR INVESTMENTS AND PERFORMANCE\nSECTION 3\nPerformance against the Strategic Plan\nObjective Measure/s 2024–25 target 2024–25 results\nPILLAR 2: The People pillar CRDC will Surveys The overall satisfaction ranking provided to CRDC\naims to ensure that measure its demonstrate by key partners was 8.2 out of 10 in the last CRDC\nPeople in developing our success in growers and Partner Relationship Review, conducted in 2022–\nCentral to our world-class research this pillar by research partners 23.\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.crdc.com.au/sites/default/files/CRDC%20Annual%20Report%202024-25.pdf)`\n- [Page 44]\nPerformance against the Strategic Plan\nObjective Measure/s 2024–25 target 2024–25 results\nPILLAR 3: The Planet pillar CRDC will measure Surveys A baseline of trust in the cotton\naims to ensure its success in this demonstrate trust industry was established in 2022\nPlanet that the cotton pillar by the level of from community, via the Community Trust in Rural\nOur shared industry contributes trust the industry has the market and Industries project.\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.crdc.com.au/sites/default/files/CRDC%20Annual%20Report%202024-25.pdf)`\n- [Page 47]\nResource allocation\nIn implementing this plan, CRDC intends to commit + Equity – financial reserves accumulated during\na total expenditure of $125 million over five years. above-average production years to be used to\nThis represents a 15 per cent increase on the sustain RD&E investment and capacity over the\n2013-18 Strategic Plan total expenditure target. five years.\n+ Annual RD&E investments to average $26 million,\nIt is based on five key assumptions: which is 87 per cent of total expenditure, and\n+ Revenue – annual average cotton production RD&E management costs of $4 million, which is\nincreasing from 3.5 to 3.9 million bales over the 13 per cent of total expenditure.\nfive years. + The ability to utilise reserves to maintain research\n+ Attracting an additional $42 million over five years investment at a consistent level in years when\nthrough external revenue.\n Source: `strategies/CRDC-20Strategic-20RD-26E-20Plan-202023-28.pdf (https://www.crdc.com.au/sites/default/files/pdf/CRDC%20Strategic%20RD%26E%20Plan%202023-28.pdf)`\n- CRDC financial resource allocation Average annual 5-year total\nOperating income $’000 $’000\nIndustry contribution (Statutory Producer Levy) 10,699 53,495\nCommonwealth contribution (Matching) 10,699 53,495\nExternal investment 8,460 42,300\nRoyalties 50 250\nInterest 200 1,000\nOther 250 1,250\nOperating income total 30,158 150,790\nOperating expenditure\nRD&E investments\nPaddock 12,020 60,099\nPeople 2,601 13,006\nPlanet 9,910 49,550\nTotal 24,531 122,655\nRD&E management costs\nEmployees 3,169 15,845\nCorporate 1,739 8,695\nTotal 4,908 24,540\nOperating expenditure total 29,439 147,195\nOperating result – surplus (deficit) 719 3,595\nEquity & Reserves\nAt 30June 2023 On 30 June 2028\nEquity & Reserves at end of 5 years\n28,400 32,000\n43 STRATEGIC RD&E PLAN 2023–2028\n Source: `strategies/CRDC-20Strategic-20RD-26E-20Plan-202023-28.pdf (https://www.crdc.com.au/sites/default/files/pdf/CRDC%20Strategic%20RD%26E%20Plan%202023-28.pdf)`\n- WeedSmart\navailable on the program website and “WeedSmart offers an additional www.weedsmart.org.au\nare supported by district extension resource to CottonInfo, with a pure focus\nagronomists across cotton and grain on helping growers manage weeds and\nTriple stack offers flexibility\nCotton growers rely on herbicide The revised HRMS suggests growers “Mix and rotate herbicide mode of\ncontrol and associated seed technologies apply at least six different weed control action groups within the fallow herbicide\nsuch as XtendFlex, which enables tactics over a two-year period to target options (Groups 9, 5, 14, 27, 22, 22+34,\nover-the-top applications of glyphosate, grass and broadleaf weeds.\n Source: `other-pdfs/Spotlight-20Autumn-202026.pdf (http://crdc.com.au/sites/default/files/pdf/Spotlight%20Autumn%202026.pdf)`\n- 2\nroughly 273 times the global warming potential of “Efficient nitrogen practices are not only more\ncarbon dioxide. profitable but are also likely to reduce the emissions\nNitrogen fertiliser is the largest contributor to intensity of the cotton produced, and may also have\nGHG emissions in cotton production, accounting benefits for better management of diseases like\nfor approximately 50 to 70 per cent of on-farm and verticillium wilt.\nproduction-related emissions. “We are particularly interested in working with\nThese emissions result from energy-intensive growers who may be having difficulties with disease\nmanufacturing (about 20 to 30 per cent) and direct and are willing to undertake additional measures to\nsoil emissions of nitrous oxide after application test whether more efficient practices for nitrogen\n Source: `other-pdfs/Spotlight-20Autumn-202026.pdf (http://crdc.com.au/sites/default/files/pdf/Spotlight%20Autumn%202026.pdf)`\n- Of this, $17 million was\ninvested in 243 RD&E projects in collaboration with our\nThe specific measure has been achieved.\nresearch partners.\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.crdc.com.au/sites/default/files/CRDC%20Annual%20Report%202024-25.pdf)`\n- CRDC-supported.\n$1.72 billion\nthe potential scope for change that could be achieved via CRDC’s\ninvestments between 2025 and 2028 (the remaining timeframe of\nClever Cotton) via value created through yield and improvements\nto management of irrigation, disease, nitrogen and insect pests.\nwwwwww..ccrrddcc..ccoomm..aauu 1155\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.crdc.com.au/sites/default/files/CRDC%20Annual%20Report%202024-25.pdf)`\n- Employee payments lower than budget by $0.827 million as a result of an planned new appointments\nbeing delayed to 2025-26 year.\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.crdc.com.au/sites/default/files/CRDC%20Annual%20Report%202024-25.pdf)`\n- Australia's commitment to net zero emissions by\n2050, with a more ambitious interim target to To enable long-term sustainable market access for\nreduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 43 per Australian cotton, we need to understand and meet\ncent below 2005 levels by 2030. the demands of the supply chain and customers.\n Source: `strategies/CRDC-20Strategic-20RD-26E-20Plan-202023-28.pdf (https://www.crdc.com.au/sites/default/files/pdf/CRDC%20Strategic%20RD%26E%20Plan%202023-28.pdf)`\n\n## Key Metrics\n\n| Values found | Evidence | Source |\n|---|---|---|\n| $1.632 million, $3.368 million, 1.632 million, 3.368 million | Grant-funded RD&E\n2024–25 revenue\nwas $1.632 million, which was $3.368 million below budget. | `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.crdc.com.au/sites/default/files/CRDC%20Annual%20Report%202024-25.pdf)` |\n| $10.600\n, $0.047 , $2.228 , $1.632 , $25.685\n, $0.575 | Australian Government $10.600\nRoyalties $0.047 Actual 2024–25 ($m)\nInterest $2.228 Cotton crop size (millions of bales)* 5.387m\nResearch grants $1.632 Total revenue $25.685\nOther $0.575 Industry levies $10.603\nTotal revenue $25.685 Australian Government $10.600\nRoyalties $0.047\nTotal revenue for 2024–25 of $25.685 million was $0.183\nInterest $2.228\nmillion (0.7 per cent) above budget of $25.502 million. | `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.crdc.com.au/sites/default/files/CRDC%20Annual%20Report%202024-25.pdf)` |\n| $0.821 million, 0.821 million | Employee benefits expense is lower than budget by $0.821 million due to planned increase in\nstaff being delayed. | `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.crdc.com.au/sites/default/files/CRDC%20Annual%20Report%202024-25.pdf)` |\n| $2.228 million, $1.228 million, 2.228 million, 1.228 million | Therefore, cotton\n• Interest revenue of $2.228 million, which was\nlevy revenue in any financial year is drawn from two\n$1.228 million higher than budget, due to higher than\nconsecutive cotton crops.\nanticipated interest rates. | `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.crdc.com.au/sites/default/files/CRDC%20Annual%20Report%202024-25.pdf)` |\n| $30.535 million, $29.890 million, 30.535 million, 29.890 million | The forecast expenditure for the next two\nPortfolio Budget Statement\nyears is budgeted at $30.535 million in 2026–27 and\n$29.890 million in 2027–28. | `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.crdc.com.au/sites/default/files/CRDC%20Annual%20Report%202024-25.pdf)` |\n| $125 million, $26 million, $4 million, $42 million, 125 million, 15 per cent | [Page 47]\nResource allocation\nIn implementing this plan, CRDC intends to commit + Equity – financial reserves accumulated during\na total expenditure of $125 million over five years. above-average production years to be used to\nThis represents a 15 per cent increase on the sustain RD&E investment and capacity over the\n2013-18 Strategic Plan total expenditure target. five years.\n+ Annual RD&E investments to average $26 million,\nIt is based on five | `strategies/CRDC-20Strategic-20RD-26E-20Plan-202023-28.pdf (https://www.crdc.com.au/sites/default/files/pdf/CRDC%20Strategic%20RD%26E%20Plan%202023-28.pdf)` |\n| $3.346 million, 3.346 million | Revenue from contracts with customers is $3.346 million below budget due to several external\nresearch grants not proceeding. | `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.crdc.com.au/sites/default/files/CRDC%20Annual%20Report%202024-25.pdf)` |\n| $10.514 million, 10.514 million | Surplus for the period above PBS surplus by $10.514 million is a result of the higher than budget levies,\nCommonwealth matching and interest revenue and reduced expenditure, as noted in the budget variance\ncommentary on the Comprehensive Income Statement. | `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.crdc.com.au/sites/default/files/CRDC%20Annual%20Report%202024-25.pdf)` |\n| $2.672 million, 2.672 million | Grant receipts lower than budget by $2.672 million as a result of decrease in external grant revenue, as\nnoted in the budget variance commentary on the Comprehensive Income Statement. | `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.crdc.com.au/sites/default/files/CRDC%20Annual%20Report%202024-25.pdf)` |\n| $10.603 million, $8.589 million, $2.011\n, $2.25 , $0.003 million, $0.04 | [Page 28]\nFinancial summary\nCotton levy Total 2024–25 revenue comprised:\n• Industry levy revenue of $10.603 million, which includes\nCotton growers pay an R&D levy based on production.\n$8.589 million (81 per cent) of the 2023–24 crop, $2.011\nThe main source of levies is from cotton ginned in\nmillion (17 per cent) of the 2024–25 estimated crop, and\nAustralia at a rate of $2.25 for each 227 kilogram bale\n$0.003 million in penalties collected by the | `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.crdc.com.au/sites/default/files/CRDC%20Annual%20Report%202024-25.pdf)` |\n| $1.632 million, $0.575 million, 1.632 million, 0.5 per cent, 0.575 million | The Australian Government matches CRDC’s levy • Research grants of $1.632 million, which included\nexpenditure on eligible R&D, up to the lesser of 50 per Commonwealth grants and co-investments from\ncent of CRDC’s R&D spending or 0.5 per cent of the cotton program partners.\nindustry’s three-year average gross value of production. • Other revenue of $0.575 million, which includes project\nThe setting and collection of levies in the cotton industry i | `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.crdc.com.au/sites/default/files/CRDC%20Annual%20Report%202024-25.pdf)` |\n| $21.802 million, $10.331 million, $32.133 million, 21.802 million, 10.331 million, 32.133 million | 2024–25 expenditure and investment\nRoyalties from intellectual property licences, interest on\nActual expenditure for 2024–25 was $21.802 million,\ninvestments, external grant revenue and research project\nwhich is $10.331 million below the budgeted expenditure of\nrefunds make up the balance of CRDC’s income.\n$32.133 million. | `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.crdc.com.au/sites/default/files/CRDC%20Annual%20Report%202024-25.pdf)` |\n| $0.987 million, $0.989 million, 0.987 million, 0.989 million | Commonwealth contributions and industry contributions, comprising of Commonwealth\ncontributions $0.987 million above budget and industry levies and penalties above budget by\n$0.989 million due to increased cotton production. | `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.crdc.com.au/sites/default/files/CRDC%20Annual%20Report%202024-25.pdf)` |\n| $0.827 million, 0.827 million | Employee payments lower than budget by $0.827 million as a result of an planned new appointments\nbeing delayed to 2025-26 year. | `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.crdc.com.au/sites/default/files/CRDC%20Annual%20Report%202024-25.pdf)` |\n| $145 m, $24 million, $75, $445, $387, 1.2 million | This that cotton growers are ‘seedbank mainly to the industry’s near 100 per\nincludes the loss of 1.2 million tonnes in aware’ as they implement long-term, cent adoption of herbicide-tolerance\ncrop production. economically optimal strategies to seed technologies, which are worth a\nWeeds cost cotton growers $145 minimise in-crop weed density. conservative $24 million per year or $75/\nmillion ($445/ha) in revenue losses and Lead researcher and CSIR | `other-pdfs/Spotlight-20Autumn-202026.pdf (http://crdc.com.au/sites/default/files/pdf/Spotlight%20Autumn%202026.pdf)` |\n| $0.2 billion, 0.2 billion | [Page 13]\nOverview\nSECTION 1\n2024-25\nObjective Measure/s 2024-25 target\nresults\nPILLAR 1: The Paddock pillar focuses CRDC will measure its An economic assessment\non the on-farm cotton success in this pillar by of key drivers of\nPaddock system, uniting data and the economic value the profitability for Australian\nOur future insights to support thriving three themes add to the cotton is undertaken to\nfields cotton farms producing a industry. demonst | `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.crdc.com.au/sites/default/files/CRDC%20Annual%20Report%202024-25.pdf)` |\n| $125 million, $26 million, $4 million, $42 million, 125 million, 15 per cent | [Page 47]\nResource allocation\nIn implementing this plan, CRDC intends to commit + Equity – financial reserves accumulated during\na total expenditure of $125 million over five years. above-average production years to be used to\nThis represents a 15 per cent increase on the sustain RD&E investment and capacity over the\n2013-18 Strategic Plan total expenditure target. five years.\n+ Annual RD&E investments to average $26 million,\nIt is based on five | `strategies/CRDC-20Strategic-20RD-26E-20Plan-202023-28.pdf (https://www.crdc.com.au/sites/default/files/pdf/CRDC%20Strategic%20RD%26E%20Plan%202023-28.pdf)` |\n| 70 per cent, 30 per cent | 2\nroughly 273 times the global warming potential of “Efficient nitrogen practices are not only more\ncarbon dioxide. profitable but are also likely to reduce the emissions\nNitrogen fertiliser is the largest contributor to intensity of the cotton produced, and may also have\nGHG emissions in cotton production, accounting benefits for better management of diseases like\nfor approximately 50 to 70 per cent of on-farm and verticillium wilt.\nproduction-r | `other-pdfs/Spotlight-20Autumn-202026.pdf (http://crdc.com.au/sites/default/files/pdf/Spotlight%20Autumn%202026.pdf)` |\n| $17 million, 17 million | Of this, $17 million was\ninvested in 243 RD&E projects in collaboration with our\nThe specific measure has been achieved.\nresearch partners. | `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.crdc.com.au/sites/default/files/CRDC%20Annual%20Report%202024-25.pdf)` |\n| $1.72 billion, 1.72 billion | CRDC-supported.\n$1.72 billion\nthe potential scope for change that could be achieved via CRDC’s\ninvestments between 2025 and 2028 (the remaining timeframe of\nClever Cotton) via value created through yield and improvements\nto management of irrigation, disease, nitrogen and insect pests.\nwwwwww..ccrrddcc..ccoomm..aauu 1155 | `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.crdc.com.au/sites/default/files/CRDC%20Annual%20Report%202024-25.pdf)` |\n\n## Key Achievements\n\n- [pages 116,117,118,119,120]\nport by Directors Section 17BB Letter of transmittal 2\nEnabling legislation Paragraph 17BE(a) Section 4: People and Governance / 60\nGovernance and accountability\nLegislated objects and functions Paragraph 17BE(b)(i) Section 4: People and Governance / 60\nGovernance and accountability\nPurpose Paragraph 17BE(b)(ii) Section 1: Overview / About CRDC 5\nand the Australian cotton industry\nResponsible Minister Paragraph 17BE(c) Section 4: People and Governance / 60\nGovernance and accountability\nMinisterial directions Paragraph 17BE(d) & (f) None to report\nPolicy orders Paragraphs 17BE(e) & (f) None to report\nAnnual performance statements Paragraph 17BE(g) Section 1: Overview / Progress against the 10-13\nCRDC Strategic R&D Plan 2023–28:\nOur Annual Performance Statement\n114 CRDC Annual Report 2024–25\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.crdc.com.au/sites/default/files/CRDC%20Annual%20Report%202024-25.pdf)`\n- [Page 12]\nProgress against the Strategic R&D Plan 2023–28\nOur Annual Performance Statement\nIn 2024–25, Australian cotton growers and the Australian The green, blue and red indicators are used to track\nGovernment co-invested $21.8 million through CRDC to overall performance.\ndeliver year two of Clever Cotton.\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.crdc.com.au/sites/default/files/CRDC%20Annual%20Report%202024-25.pdf)`\n- [Page 19]\nOverview\nSECTION 1\nClimate-Smart Agriculture grants: driving workplace; and PADDOCK: productivity and profitability.\nemissions reductions and irrigation efficiencies The annual updates are designed to fit between cotton’s\ncomprehensive five-yearly sustainability reports, providing\nTwo CRDC-led cotton-focused research projects are among important insights into progress, so the industry can keep\n12 projects selected nationally from over 100 applications track of areas performing well, and those that need more\nin 2024–25 to receive support from the Australian emphasis.\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.crdc.com.au/sites/default/files/CRDC%20Annual%20Report%202024-25.pdf)`\n- Progress towards complete satisfaction of the\nperformance obligation is based on an input method, payment of sub-contract project milestones.\n- Research grant revenue recognised over time - AASB 15 575,010 630,345\nTotal research grants 1,623,771 780,345\nOther grants received from industry partners require the Corporation to manage and procure services to conduct a review and\nprepare a report on the performance of specific industry collaborations.\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.crdc.com.au/sites/default/files/CRDC%20Annual%20Report%202024-25.pdf)`\n- [Page 98]\nAppendix 3\nAustralian Government priorities\nCRDC’s investments in RD&E during 2024–25 supported\nthe achievement of the Australian Government’s National National Agricultural CRDC\nScience and Research Priorities and National Agricultural Innovation Priorities investment\nInnovation Priorities, as outlined below. ($’000)\nInvestments against Government priorities\nAustralia will champion climate resilience\nto increase the productivity, profitability $1,200\nCRDC’s investments in RD&E support the achievement\nand sustainability of the agricultural sector\nof the Australian Government’s Science and Research\nPriorities, and National Agricultural Innovation Priorities.\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.crdc.com.au/sites/default/files/CRDC%20Annual%20Report%202024-25.pdf)`\n- [Page 25]\nExample initiatives\n+ Technologies and systems to enhance\nresource efficiency under future\nclimates, such as cover cropping, soil\npolymers, plant hormones, and synthetic\nbiology\nOutcomes\n+ Novel integrated farming system\n+ By 2028, economic impacts of current and solutions for more precise management\nemerging cotton diseases are cut to less than to optimise inputs within the field\n5 per cent of the cost of production through\n+ A comprehensive national disease\npractice change underpinned by efficient and\nprogram based on strong partnerships\ncollaborative RD&E\nto deliver improved understanding of\n+ By 2028, a pest-suppressive farming system\nthe impact of disease, foundational\nis established that is better able to cope with\npathology resources and capability,\nchallenges (exotics, resistance, species shift)\ntactical management, and a pipeline of\n Source: `strategies/CRDC-20Strategic-20RD-26E-20Plan-202023-28.pdf (https://www.crdc.com.au/sites/default/files/pdf/CRDC%20Strategic%20RD%26E%20Plan%202023-28.pdf)`\n- [pages 25,26,27,28,29]\nhile meeting community expectations about\ntechnology solutions\nless relience on pesticides\n+ By 2028, a sustainable and profitable cotton- + Pest and weed management strategies\nfarming system is established in Northern and technologies that enable industry to\nAustralia meet sustainability objectives, respond\nto emerging crop protection issues, and\n+ By 2028, on-farm profitability is supported, and\nprepare for new biosecurity threats\nkey challenges addressed while also enabling\nthe achievement of sustainability metrics\n+ Development of a sustainable cotton,\n+ By 2033, cotton-farming systems are better grain, and cattle farming system program\nadapted to the future – limited water, more for Northern Australia\nvariable and extreme climate, and input\nconstraints\n21 STRATEGIC RD&E PLAN 2023–2028\n Source: `strategies/CRDC-20Strategic-20RD-26E-20Plan-202023-28.pdf (https://www.crdc.com.au/sites/default/files/pdf/CRDC%20Strategic%20RD%26E%20Plan%202023-28.pdf)`\n- Outcomes\n+ By 2024, processes that enable growers,\nresearchers and industry stakeholders to\ndevelop pathways to change are supported\nand encouraged\n+ By 2025, innovations are delivered through\nclear pathways to impact\n+ By 2026, ideas are co-designed, tested and\nintegrated within programs\n+ By 2026, on-farm RD&E is supported and\nproduction data shared\n27 STRATEGIC RD&E PLAN 2023–2028\n Source: `strategies/CRDC-20Strategic-20RD-26E-20Plan-202023-28.pdf (https://www.crdc.com.au/sites/default/files/pdf/CRDC%20Strategic%20RD%26E%20Plan%202023-28.pdf)`\n- [Page 35]\nOutcomes\n+ By 2026, research outcomes are integrated into\non-farm practice change at a faster rate\n+ By 2028, uptake of technology is maximised\nthrough a diverse range of adoption pathways\nand commercialisation processes\nExample initiatives\n+ Strategic partnerships with service\nproviders to support large-scale on-farm\nexperimentation\n+ Mechanisms to communicate project\nprogress to growers and stakeholders,\ne.g. grower-targeted videos of progress\n31 STRATEGIC RD&E PLAN 2023–2028\n Source: `strategies/CRDC-20Strategic-20RD-26E-20Plan-202023-28.pdf (https://www.crdc.com.au/sites/default/files/pdf/CRDC%20Strategic%20RD%26E%20Plan%202023-28.pdf)`\n- [Page 43]\nOutcomes\n+ By 2028, the cotton waste loop is closed through\ncollaboration with partners\n+ By 2028, logistic and economic opportunities\nto add value to the cotton circular economy are\nidentified, quantified, and implemented where\nappropriate\nExample initiatives\n+ Define and develop pathways and\nbusiness cases for collecting and\nprocessing textile waste to close the loop\nback to cotton farms\n+ Understand the unique properties of\nAustralian cotton and how this provides\nopportunities for additional repurposing,\nrecycling, and reuse\n+ Compare the GHG emissions from various\nways of processing textile waste\n39 STRATEGIC RD&E PLAN 2023–2028\n Source: `strategies/CRDC-20Strategic-20RD-26E-20Plan-202023-28.pdf (https://www.crdc.com.au/sites/default/files/pdf/CRDC%20Strategic%20RD%26E%20Plan%202023-28.pdf)`\n- [Page 13]\nOverview\nSECTION 1\n2024-25\nObjective Measure/s 2024-25 target\nresults\nPILLAR 1: The Paddock pillar focuses CRDC will measure its An economic assessment\non the on-farm cotton success in this pillar by of key drivers of\nPaddock system, uniting data and the economic value the profitability for Australian\nOur future insights to support thriving three themes add to the cotton is undertaken to\nfields cotton farms producing a industry. demonstrate a production\npremium product being increase of $0.2 billion.\ndemanded by the market.\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.crdc.com.au/sites/default/files/CRDC%20Annual%20Report%202024-25.pdf)`\n- [Page 14]\n2024-25\nObjective Measure/s 2024-25 target\nresults\nPILLAR 2: The People pillar aims to CRDC will measure its Surveys demonstrate\nensure that in developing success in this pillar by growers and research\nPeople our world-class research the level of satisfaction partners are satisfied with\nCentral to capability, we are providing in CRDC by growers and CRDC’s performance.\nour success practical RD&E solutions research partners.\nand increasing the reach\nand impact of adoption.\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.crdc.com.au/sites/default/files/CRDC%20Annual%20Report%202024-25.pdf)`\n\n## Key Issues, Risks, and Recommendations\n\n- [Page 25]\nExample initiatives\n+ Technologies and systems to enhance\nresource efficiency under future\nclimates, such as cover cropping, soil\npolymers, plant hormones, and synthetic\nbiology\nOutcomes\n+ Novel integrated farming system\n+ By 2028, economic impacts of current and solutions for more precise management\nemerging cotton diseases are cut to less than to optimise inputs within the field\n5 per cent of the cost of production through\n+ A comprehensive national disease\npractice change underpinned by efficient and\nprogram based on strong partnerships\ncollaborative RD&E\nto deliver improved understanding of\n+ By 2028, a pest-suppressive farming system\nthe impact of disease, foundational\nis established that is better able to cope with\npathology resources and capability,\nchallenges (exotics, resistance, species shift)\ntactical management, and a pipeline of\n Source: `strategies/CRDC-20Strategic-20RD-26E-20Plan-202023-28.pdf (https://www.crdc.com.au/sites/default/files/pdf/CRDC%20Strategic%20RD%26E%20Plan%202023-28.pdf)`\n- [pages 25,26,27,28,29]\nhile meeting community expectations about\ntechnology solutions\nless relience on pesticides\n+ By 2028, a sustainable and profitable cotton- + Pest and weed management strategies\nfarming system is established in Northern and technologies that enable industry to\nAustralia meet sustainability objectives, respond\nto emerging crop protection issues, and\n+ By 2028, on-farm profitability is supported, and\nprepare for new biosecurity threats\nkey challenges addressed while also enabling\nthe achievement of sustainability metrics\n+ Development of a sustainable cotton,\n+ By 2033, cotton-farming systems are better grain, and cattle farming system program\nadapted to the future – limited water, more for Northern Australia\nvariable and extreme climate, and input\nconstraints\n21 STRATEGIC RD&E PLAN 2023–2028\n Source: `strategies/CRDC-20Strategic-20RD-26E-20Plan-202023-28.pdf (https://www.crdc.com.au/sites/default/files/pdf/CRDC%20Strategic%20RD%26E%20Plan%202023-28.pdf)`\n- [pages 16,17]\nof\ntactics in summer fallow targeting both action in crop, and three different modes\ngrasses and broadleaf weeds and of action in fallows.\ncontrolling survivors of glyphosate “Growers who plant rotational grain\napplications so they did not set seed. crops can implement a wider range of\nIn 2025, CRDC commissioned an non-herbicide tactics to control weeds\nupdated HRMS, working with NSW DPIRD and manage herbicide resistance risk,\nand cotton industry weeds researcher including different planting times, crop\nand data modeller, David Thornby, who competition, break crops, green and\nsays there was broad adoption of the first brown manure crops, harvest weed seed\nHRMS recommendations by growers, but control, crop-topping and stubble burning.”\nthere is now a need for new strategies to\n16 SPOTLIGHT\n Source: `other-pdfs/Spotlight-20Autumn-202026.pdf (http://crdc.com.au/sites/default/files/pdf/Spotlight%20Autumn%202026.pdf)`\n- Mr Samuel Skelton – Audit Committee Member\nAudit and Risk Committee (non-Board member)\nBBus, BComm, GAICD, Grad Dip Fraud & Financial\nThe Board has established the Audit and Risk Committee\nInvestigation, ASSI Cert III Investigative Services,\nin compliance with section 45 of the PGPA Act 2013 and\nCert IV Govt Investigations\nsection 17 of the PGPA Rules.\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.crdc.com.au/sites/default/files/CRDC%20Annual%20Report%202024-25.pdf)`\n- WAAA Catherine WAAA Jul-22 Aug-24\n10493 Borger\nWhole-of-farm water management digital dashboard CSD2302 Michael Bange/ CSD/ Oct-22 Jun-25\nJohn Pattison Discovery Ag\nProject Researcher Organisation Start Cease\nProject title code date date\nConnected market intelligence\nA critique of the life cycle assessment-based methodologies CSIRO11673 Maartje CSIRO May-25 Jun-26\nused in garment labelling Sevenster\nA review of regen ag standards: risks and rewards HAKK11099 Kater Hake Kater Hake Apr-24 Jul-24\nCotton sustainability website TBONE Andrew Cush T-Bone Sep-24 Jun-27\n11364 Productions\nCRDC membership of and participation in sustainability CRDC11801 Allan Williams CRDC Jan-25 Jun-28\ninitiatives\nHuman rights risk assessment for the Australian cotton industry ERGA11716 Alastair Usher Ergon Apr-25 Aug-25\nAssociates\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.crdc.com.au/sites/default/files/CRDC%20Annual%20Report%202024-25.pdf)`\n- [pages 27,28,29]\nnst on it will become more apparent,” Greg said.\nearly season losses.” “We are really impressed with the multiple\nbenefits of sunn hemp and have slowly increased\nTailored results for local conditions the area we’ve grown here over the last three\nThe Cotton LEIFS on-farm trials are designed to seasons.\ndirectly address the questions of the host growers, “Ultimately, we are looking at reducing the total\nso that data and recommendations can be region- applied amount of nitrogen fertiliser and creating\nspecific and better tailored to the climate and plant flexibility in the system so we can apply fertiliser\nresponses of each farm. when we want to – which is when the plant needs it.”\nIn central Qld, it’s the rapid canopy closure of\nthe crop that presents challenges for optimising\nAUTUMN 2026 27\n Source: `other-pdfs/Spotlight-20Autumn-202026.pdf (http://crdc.com.au/sites/default/files/pdf/Spotlight%20Autumn%202026.pdf)`\n- [Page 57]\nPEOPLE AND GOVERNANCE\nSECTION 4\nBoard committees Non-Executive Directors who are members of the Audit\nCommittee are not remunerated for any duties performed\nThe Board operates three committees: Audit and Risk; as part of the committee.\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.crdc.com.au/sites/default/files/CRDC%20Annual%20Report%202024-25.pdf)`\n- The strategy stipulated using weed management tactics over two years\nmanagement tactics over\ntwo non-glyphosate tactics targeting both and maintains a strong emphasis on the\ntwo years. grasses and broadleaf weeds during the need to control survivor weeds.\ncotton crop, plus two non-glyphosate “It requires three herbicide modes of\ntactics in summer fallow targeting both action in crop, and three different modes\ngrasses and broadleaf weeds and of action in fallows.\ncontrolling survivors of glyphosate “Growers who plant rotational grain\napplications so they did not set seed. crops can implement a wider range of\nIn 2025, CRDC commissioned an non-herbicide tactics to control weeds\nupdated HRMS, working with NSW DPIRD and manage herbicide resistance risk,\nand cotton industry weeds researcher including different planting times, crop\n Source: `other-pdfs/Spotlight-20Autumn-202026.pdf (http://crdc.com.au/sites/default/files/pdf/Spotlight%20Autumn%202026.pdf)`\n- [Page 17]\nOverview\nSECTION 1\nINVESTMENTS, INNOVATIONS, IMPACT\nKEY RECOGNITION\nfrom growers of the impact of CRDC and\nCottonInfo, and their engagement with us\n84%\nfrom the 2024 CRDC Grower Survey:\n82 per cent 84 per cent\nof growers recognise that of growers believe that CRDC and\n82%\nCRDC and CottonInfo have CottonInfo regional on-farm trials\ncontributed to improving their help them assess technology and\nproductivity and sustainability.* management options for their farms.\n* CRDC Grower Survey 2024 * CRDC Grower Survey 2024\n86 per cent 55 per cent\nof growers believe that 86% of growers actively 55%\nCRDC has effective contribute to or are\nstrategies in place to address engaged with CRDC\nkey future pest challenges, and CottonInfo RD&E by\nlike resistance, biosecurity providing data, hosting\nthreats and limitations to trials or research\npesticide access.* engagement.*\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.crdc.com.au/sites/default/files/CRDC%20Annual%20Report%202024-25.pdf)`\n- CRDC’s Strategic RD&E Plan for 2023–28, audit report on CRDC’s financial statements for 2024–25 is\nClever Cotton, was approved by the Minister on 20 June found in Section 5: Our Financials.\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.crdc.com.au/sites/default/files/CRDC%20Annual%20Report%202024-25.pdf)`\n- [pages 69,70,71,72,73,74]\non the audit evidence obtained up to the date of my auditor’s report.\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.crdc.com.au/sites/default/files/CRDC%20Annual%20Report%202024-25.pdf)`\n- [pages 104,105,106]\nCollaboration (ACDC): USQ11574 Sambasivam UniSQ Jan-25 Jun-27\nNorthern Australia component Periyannan\nTravel: Attendance at the 2024 Australian Cotton Conference: CDU11294 Veronica Toral- CDU Jul-24 Aug-24\nVeronica Toral-Granda Granda\nTravel: NT/WA cotton research support USQ11307 Joseph Foley UniSQ Aug-24 Aug-24\nUnderstanding and reducing evaporation losses in the northern OBCRC Lachlan Mollica One Basin CRC Jun-25 Jun-28\nMurray Darling Basin (MDB) 11736\nUnderstanding risks associated with ratoon cotton DAQ11511 Paul Grundy QLD DPI Nov-24 Jun-25\nValidation and implementation of new molecular tools for Bt CSP2204 Amanda CSIRO Sep-21 Jun-25\nresistance monitoring Padovan\nWater balance scoping study for Northern NSW/QLD USQ11685 Joseph Foley UniSQ Apr-25 Sep-25\n102 CRDC Annual Report 2024–25\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.crdc.com.au/sites/default/files/CRDC%20Annual%20Report%202024-25.pdf)`\n- [Page 110]\nPlanet: Our shared future\nPILLAR 3\nProject Researcher Organisation Start Cease\nProject title code date date\nNatural capital\nCarbon and biodiversity benchmarking in native vegetation UNE2301 Rhiannon Smith UNE Jan-23 Dec-25\non cotton farms\nEvaluating the economic and environmental return on DAN2308 Fiona Scott NSW DPIRD/ Jul-22 Jun-26\ninvestment of modern fish screens OzFish\nImpacts of landscape connectivity on bat and bird activity in USC10494 Stuart Parsons USC Jul-23 Dec-26\ncotton and value of acoustic monitoring technology: benefits\nfor natural pest suppression\nLanduse risks for pesticides and nitrogen movement in cotton SCU11080 Mick Rose SCU May-24 Jun-25\ncatchments\nMacquarie Valley landscape impact program REGF11614 Andrew Ward RFM Mar-25 Nov-25\nNational sustainability metrics and datasets for native SQL11510 Andrew Southern QLD Nov-24 Jun-25\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.crdc.com.au/sites/default/files/CRDC%20Annual%20Report%202024-25.pdf)`\n- [Page 23]\nOutcomes\n+ By 2023, a digital strategy for the Australian\ncotton industry is established\n+ By 2025, a transparent and trusted industry-\nowned data platform of management and\nproduction data to support decision-making\nacross the value chain is available\n+ By 2026, management and production data are\ncaptured for 50 per cent of fields in the cotton\nindustry\n+ By 2027, new and existing surveillance and Example initiatives\ndiagnostic tools that allow for more timely\n+ Delivery of better solutions to growers\nidentification of threats and constraints are\nthrough the establishment of an\ndeveloped and deployed\nindustry data platform that harmonises\n+ By 2028: data and facilitates new research\n- Data are collected, shared, managed and approaches and insights\nanalysed to solve industry problems at both a\n+ Deployment of best practice data\nfarm scale and a regional scale\n Source: `strategies/CRDC-20Strategic-20RD-26E-20Plan-202023-28.pdf (https://www.crdc.com.au/sites/default/files/pdf/CRDC%20Strategic%20RD%26E%20Plan%202023-28.pdf)`\n\n## Corporate Values and Operating Culture\n\n- [Page 43]\nOutcomes\n+ By 2028, the cotton waste loop is closed through\ncollaboration with partners\n+ By 2028, logistic and economic opportunities\nto add value to the cotton circular economy are\nidentified, quantified, and implemented where\nappropriate\nExample initiatives\n+ Define and develop pathways and\nbusiness cases for collecting and\nprocessing textile waste to close the loop\nback to cotton farms\n+ Understand the unique properties of\nAustralian cotton and how this provides\nopportunities for additional repurposing,\nrecycling, and reuse\n+ Compare the GHG emissions from various\nways of processing textile waste\n39 STRATEGIC RD&E PLAN 2023–2028\n Source: `strategies/CRDC-20Strategic-20RD-26E-20Plan-202023-28.pdf (https://www.crdc.com.au/sites/default/files/pdf/CRDC%20Strategic%20RD%26E%20Plan%202023-28.pdf)`\n- [Page 21]\nLOW EMISSIONS INTENSITY FARMING SYSTEMS\nLEFT: Trials are underway to assess\nWhat’s involved for growers?\nthe impact of optimising nitrogen\nfertiliser management, and the effect\nenhanced efficiency fertilisers have Growers can receive assistance with\non reducing inputs and emissions\nbenchmarking and estimating GHG emissions\nintensity on cotton farms.\nreductions when implementing:\n♦ enhanced efficiency fertilisers (EEFs)\nrisks and align with sustainability credentialing\n♦ variable-rate application of nutrients and\nschemes.\nchemicals\nThe priority was to support growers to make\n♦ nitrogen use efficiency strategies\ninformed, emissions-conscious decisions that align\n♦ nitrogen-fixing rotations (using legumes to\nwith their enterprise goals.\nreduce the need for fertiliser)\nImportantly, LEIFS projects are regionally-based,\n♦ low carbon liquid biofuels\n Source: `other-pdfs/Spotlight-20Autumn-202026.pdf (http://crdc.com.au/sites/default/files/pdf/Spotlight%20Autumn%202026.pdf)`\n- [Page 13]\nOverview\nSECTION 1\n2024-25\nObjective Measure/s 2024-25 target\nresults\nPILLAR 1: The Paddock pillar focuses CRDC will measure its An economic assessment\non the on-farm cotton success in this pillar by of key drivers of\nPaddock system, uniting data and the economic value the profitability for Australian\nOur future insights to support thriving three themes add to the cotton is undertaken to\nfields cotton farms producing a industry. demonstrate a production\npremium product being increase of $0.2 billion.\ndemanded by the market.\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.crdc.com.au/sites/default/files/CRDC%20Annual%20Report%202024-25.pdf)`\n- [Page 71]\nOUR FINANCIALS\nSECTION 5\nStatement of Comprehensive Income\nfor the period ended 30 June 2025\nOriginal\n2025 2024 Budget\nNotes $ $ $\nNET COST OF SERVICES\nExpenses\nEmployee benefits 1.1A 3,136,580 2,750,017 3,958,000\nSuppliers 1.1B 1,158,138 1,315,807 1,090,000\nGrants 1.1C 17,367,111 14,517,300 26,926,000\nDepreciation and amortisation 2.2A 140,260 132,499 159,000\nWrite-down and impairment of other assets 1.1D - 469 -\nLosses from asset sales - 3,443 -\nTotal expenses 21,802,089 18,719,535 32,133,000\nOWN-SOURCE INCOME\nOwn-source revenue\nRevenue from contracts with customers 1.2A 1,679,431 889,278 5,025,000\nInterest 1.2B 2,227,987 1,739,869 1,000,000\nProject refunds 1.2C 575,193 359,905 250,000\nTotal own-source revenue 4,482,611 2,989,052 6,275,000\nGAINS\nGains from sale of assets 1.2D - 12,330 -\nTotal gains - 12,330 -\nTotal own-source income 4,482,611 3,001,382 6,275,000\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.crdc.com.au/sites/default/files/CRDC%20Annual%20Report%202024-25.pdf)`\n- Post- Other\nShort-term Termination Total\nemployment long-term\nbenefits benefits remuneration\nbenefits benefits\nName Position Base Salary Bonuses Superannuation Long service Other\ntitle & Accrued and other contributions leave long-term\nAnnual benefits & benefits\nLeave allowances\nDirectors\nRichard Haire Chair $67,460 $7,758 $75,218\nBernie George Deputy Chair $40,480 $4,655 $45,135\nNon-Executive\nJulie Bird $40,480 $4,655 $45,135\nDirector\nNon-Executive\nNiall Blair $40,480 $838 $41,318\nDirector\nNon-Executive\nRoss Burnett $40,480 $4,655 $45,135\nDirector\nNon-Executive\nSally Morgan $40,480 $4,655 $45,135\nDirector\nNon-Executive\nMichelle Tierney $40,480 $4,655 $45,135\nDirector\nExecutive\nAllan Williams $277,757 $33,179 $11,057 $321,993\nDirector\nCRDC Executive\nMeredith Conaty\nGM Innovation $174,921 $26,650 $4,855 $206,426\n(Part-time)\nGM Comms\nRuth Redfern $197,281 $22,878 $4,981 $225,140\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.crdc.com.au/sites/default/files/CRDC%20Annual%20Report%202024-25.pdf)`\n- [pages 116,117,118,119,120]\nport by Directors Section 17BB Letter of transmittal 2\nEnabling legislation Paragraph 17BE(a) Section 4: People and Governance / 60\nGovernance and accountability\nLegislated objects and functions Paragraph 17BE(b)(i) Section 4: People and Governance / 60\nGovernance and accountability\nPurpose Paragraph 17BE(b)(ii) Section 1: Overview / About CRDC 5\nand the Australian cotton industry\nResponsible Minister Paragraph 17BE(c) Section 4: People and Governance / 60\nGovernance and accountability\nMinisterial directions Paragraph 17BE(d) & (f) None to report\nPolicy orders Paragraphs 17BE(e) & (f) None to report\nAnnual performance statements Paragraph 17BE(g) Section 1: Overview / Progress against the 10-13\nCRDC Strategic R&D Plan 2023–28:\nOur Annual Performance Statement\n114 CRDC Annual Report 2024–25\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.crdc.com.au/sites/default/files/CRDC%20Annual%20Report%202024-25.pdf)`\n- [Page 33]\nOutcomes\n+ By 2028, the industry has access to the right\nskills and capacity to support research and\ndevelopment\n+ By 2028, CRDC partners to invest in leadership\nprograms to support more diverse leaders with\nthe skills and knowledge to lead change and\ndrive sustainable prosperity\nExample initiatives\n+ Mapping of current and future RD&E\ncapability requirements in collaboration\nwith partners\n+ Research capacity-building programs,\nincluding programs to support\nearly career researchers (PhD and\nundergraduate scholarships), travel\nscholarships and scientific exchanges\n+ Research career development support\nthrough better awareness of the potential\ncotton industry career pipelines\n+ A framework to support the learning and\ndevelopment of career researchers and\ntechnical staff\n+ Engagement and participation of\nIndigenous and diverse Australians in\ncotton RD&E and leadership\n Source: `strategies/CRDC-20Strategic-20RD-26E-20Plan-202023-28.pdf (https://www.crdc.com.au/sites/default/files/pdf/CRDC%20Strategic%20RD%26E%20Plan%202023-28.pdf)`\n- [pages 33,34,35,36,37]\nnt\n+ By 2028, CRDC partners to invest in leadership\nprograms to support more diverse leaders with\nthe skills and knowledge to lead change and\ndrive sustainable prosperity\nExample initiatives\n+ Mapping of current and future RD&E\ncapability requirements in collaboration\nwith partners\n+ Research capacity-building programs,\nincluding programs to support\nearly career researchers (PhD and\nundergraduate scholarships), travel\nscholarships and scientific exchanges\n+ Research career development support\nthrough better awareness of the potential\ncotton industry career pipelines\n+ A framework to support the learning and\ndevelopment of career researchers and\ntechnical staff\n+ Engagement and participation of\nIndigenous and diverse Australians in\ncotton RD&E and leadership\n29 STRATEGIC RD&E PLAN 2023–2028\n Source: `strategies/CRDC-20Strategic-20RD-26E-20Plan-202023-28.pdf (https://www.crdc.com.au/sites/default/files/pdf/CRDC%20Strategic%20RD%26E%20Plan%202023-28.pdf)`\n\n## Global Ideas and Case Study Inputs\n\n_No global-intelligence source text found yet. Run `CLAUDE/global-ideas-scraper.py ` to populate case-study sources._\n\n## Source Artifacts Used\n\n- `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf` - annual-reports - https://www.crdc.com.au/sites/default/files/CRDC%20Annual%20Report%202024-25.pdf\n- `strategies/CRDC-20Strategic-20Plan-202023-28-20--20snapshot.pdf` - strategies - https://www.crdc.com.au/sites/default/files/pdf/CRDC%20Strategic%20Plan%202023-28%20-%20snapshot.pdf\n- `strategies/CRDC-20Strategic-20RD-26E-20Plan-202023-28.pdf` - strategies - https://www.crdc.com.au/sites/default/files/pdf/CRDC%20Strategic%20RD%26E%20Plan%202023-28.pdf\n- `pages/about.html` - pages - http://crdc.com.au/about-us\n- `pages/announcements-index.html` - pages - http://crdc.com.au/privacy-statement\n- `pages/announcements-index__00.html` - pages - http://crdc.com.au/privacy-statement\n- `pages/announcements-index__01.html` - pages - http://crdc.com.au/publications/spotlight-magazine-autumn-2026\n- `pages/announcements-index__02.html` - pages - http://crdc.com.au/privacy-statement?page=0\n- `pages/announcements-index__03.html` - pages - http://crdc.com.au/privacy-statement?page=1\n- `pages/announcements-index__04.html` - pages - http://crdc.com.au/privacy-statement?page=2\n- `pages/annual-reports-index.html` - pages - https://www.crdc.com.au/publications/crdc-annual-report\n- `pages/contact.html` - pages - http://crdc.com.au/contact-us\n- `pages/corporate-plans-index.html` - pages - https://www.crdc.com.au/publications/crdc-strategic-plan\n- `pages/homepage.html` - pages - http://crdc.com.au/\n- `pages/news-latest.html` - pages - http://crdc.com.au/news-events\n- `pages/publications-index.html` - pages - http://crdc.com.au/publications\n- `other-pdfs/Privacy-20Policy-20CRDC.pdf` - other-pdfs - http://crdc.com.au/sites/default/files/Privacy%20Policy%20CRDC.pdf\n- `other-pdfs/Spotlight-20Autumn-202026.pdf` - other-pdfs - http://crdc.com.au/sites/default/files/pdf/Spotlight%20Autumn%202026.pdf\n\n## Gaps To Fix\n\n- No corporate plan text source found.\n- No global comparison/case-study sources found.", "legislation_md": "# Cotton Research and Development Corporation - Acts and Legislation Discovery\n\n**Generated at**: 2026-05-09T21:01:43.509904+00:00\n**Entity ID**: O-000773\n**Jurisdiction**: Commonwealth\n**Portfolio**: Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry\n\n> This is an evidence-based discovery list from scraped department material. A mention does not always mean the department administers the legislation; high-confidence and official register links should be reviewed.\n\n## Summary\n\n- Source files scanned: 18\n- Unique legislation references found: 17\n\n| Type | Count |\n|---|---:|\n| Act | 16 |\n| Code | 1 |\n\n## Legislation References\n\n### Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 7\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Public+Governance%2C+Performance+and+Accountability+Act+2013\n\n**Sources**:\n- `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n- `other-pdfs/Privacy-20Policy-20CRDC.pages.jsonl`\n- `strategies/CRDC-20Strategic-20RD-26E-20Plan-202023-28.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- rformance.\nCertification by the Executive Director\nI, Allan Williams, as the accountable authority of the Cotton Research\nand Development Corporation (CRDC), present the 2024–25 Annual\nPerformance Statement of CRDC, as required under paragraph 39(1)(a)\nof the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013.\nIn my opinion, this Annual Performance Statement is based on properly\nmaintained records, accurately reflects the performance of the\nentity, complies with subsection 39(2) of the PGPA Act 2013, and is in\naccordance with 16F of the PGPA Rule 2014.\nAllan Willi\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n- believe that the\naudit evidence I have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for my opinion.\nAccountable Authority’s responsibility for the financial statements\nAs the Accountable Authority of the Entity, the Board is responsible under the Public Governance, Performance\nand Accountability Act 2013 (the Act) for the preparation and fair presentation of annual financial statements\nthat comply with Australian Accounting Standards – Simplified Disclosures and the rules made under the Act.\nThe Board is also responsible for such internal control as the Board\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n- [page 70]\nCotton Research and Development Corporation\nStatement by the Accountable\nAuthority, Executive Director and\nChief Financial Officer\nIn our opinion, the attached financial statements for the year ended 30 June 2025 comply with subsection\n42(2) of the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013 (PGPA Act), and are based on\nproperly maintained financial records as per subsection 41(2) of the PGPA Act.\nIn our opinion, at the date of this statement, there are reasonable grounds to believe that the Cotton\nResearch and Development Corporation will be abl\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n- tributions received.\n76 CRDC Annual Report 2024–25\n\n[page 79]\nOUR FINANCIALS\nSECTION 5\nOverview: Notes to the Financial Statements\nThe Basis of Preparation\nThe financial statements are general purpose financial statements and are required by section 42 of the Public\nGovernance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013.\nThe financial statements have been prepared in accordance with:\na) Public Governance, Performance and Accountability (Financial Reporting) Rule 2015 (FRR); and\nb) Australian Accounting Standards and Interpretations – including Simplified Disclosures for Tier\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n- fulfilling the role of a committee member, official or\nstaff member.\n3. Background\n3.1. CRDC is a statutory authority under the Primary Industries Research and Development\nAct 1989 (PIRD Act) and is a corporate commonwealth entity under the provisions of\nthe Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013 (PGPA Act).\n3.2. The Board, as the accountable authority, is required by the PGPA Act to create an\noperating environment that supports the proper use and management of public\nresources, without stifling innovation, in pursuit of both the public good and the\np\n Source: `other-pdfs/Privacy-20Policy-20CRDC.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Primary Industries Research and Development Act 1989\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 6\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Primary+Industries+Research+and+Development+Act+1989\n\n**Sources**:\n- `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n- `other-pdfs/Privacy-20Policy-20CRDC.pages.jsonl`\n- `strategies/CRDC-20Strategic-20RD-26E-20Plan-202023-28.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry\nParliament House\nCanberra ACT 2601\nDear Minister\nIt is my pleasure to present the Annual Report of the Cotton Research and Development\nCorporation (CRDC) for the year ended 30 June 2025, in accordance with section 28 of the\nPrimary Industries Research and Development Act 1989, section 46 of the Public Governance,\nPerformance and Accountability (PGPA) Act 2013, and the Funding Agreement 2025–34.\nThe activities of the Corporation are reported against the objectives, strategies, outputs and\noutcomes of the CRDC Strategic RD&E Plan 20\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n- ry.\nAs the industry representative organisation, Cotton Government communicates its expectations of CRDC through\nAustralia is responsible for providing advice on Ministerial direction, enunciation of policy, administration of\nindustry research priorities. the Primary Industries Research and Development Act 1989\n(PIRD Act), and priorities (National Science and Research\nCRDC engages with Cotton Australia in a formal Priorities, National Agricultural Innovation Priorities, and the\nprocess of consultation around strategic priorities and Department of Agriculture, Fisher\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n- d Development Corporation\nBoard Selection Committee\n30 September 2025\nThe Hon. Julie Collins MP\nMinister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry\nParliament House\nCanberra ACT 2600\nDear Minister Collins\nIn accordance with the requirements of Section 141 of the Primary Industries Research and\nDevelopment Act 1989 (PIRD Act), I write to advise that there were no activities performed by the\nCotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC) Selection Committee during the year 1 July\n2024 to 30 June 2025.\nYours sincerely,\nMike Logan AM\nPresiding Member\nCOTTON RESEARCH AN\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n- ries\nand Forestry is recognised on an accrual basis from the date that the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry notifies the\nCorporation of the amount receivable. Revenue from Government includes:\na) Industry Levies: Under section 30(1)(a) of the Primary Industries Research and Development Act 1989 (PIRD Act), CRDC received\ncotton industry levies. This contribution to the Corporation is collected and distributed by the Australian Government under the\nPrimary Industries (Excise) Levies Act 1999.\nb) PIRD Act 1989 Contributions: Under section 30(1)(b) of t\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n- APPs).\n2. Scope\n2.1. This policy applies to:\na) All CRDC directors, officials and staff members.\nb) All consultants and contractors fulfilling the role of a committee member, official or\nstaff member.\n3. Background\n3.1. CRDC is a statutory authority under the Primary Industries Research and Development\nAct 1989 (PIRD Act) and is a corporate commonwealth entity under the provisions of\nthe Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013 (PGPA Act).\n3.2. The Board, as the accountable authority, is required by the PGPA Act to create an\noperating environment t\n Source: `other-pdfs/Privacy-20Policy-20CRDC.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Governance) APP Code 2017\n\n**Type**: Code\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 5\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Governance%29+APP+Code+2017\n\n**Sources**:\n- `pages/announcements-index.html`\n- `pages/announcements-index__00.html`\n- `pages/announcements-index__02.html`\n- `pages/announcements-index__03.html`\n- `pages/announcements-index__04.html`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- made to identify users or their browsing activities except, in the unlikely event of an investigation, where a law enforcement agency may exercise a warrant to inspect our logs.\nPrivacy Impact Assessment Register\nThe\nPrivacy (Australian Government Agencies – Governance) APP Code 2017\nrequires Australian Government agencies subject to the Privacy Act to conduct a Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA) for all ‘high privacy risk projects’. All CRDC PIA's required under this code will be listed in this register.\nPrivacy Threshold Assessments (PTA)\n Source: `pages/announcements-index.html`\n- made to identify users or their browsing activities except, in the unlikely event of an investigation, where a law enforcement agency may exercise a warrant to inspect our logs.\nPrivacy Impact Assessment Register\nThe\nPrivacy (Australian Government Agencies – Governance) APP Code 2017\nrequires Australian Government agencies subject to the Privacy Act to conduct a Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA) for all ‘high privacy risk projects’. All CRDC PIA's required under this code will be listed in this register.\nPrivacy Threshold Assessments (PTA)\n Source: `pages/announcements-index__00.html`\n- made to identify users or their browsing activities except, in the unlikely event of an investigation, where a law enforcement agency may exercise a warrant to inspect our logs.\nPrivacy Impact Assessment Register\nThe\nPrivacy (Australian Government Agencies – Governance) APP Code 2017\nrequires Australian Government agencies subject to the Privacy Act to conduct a Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA) for all ‘high privacy risk projects’. All CRDC PIA's required under this code will be listed in this register.\nPrivacy Threshold Assessments (PTA)\n Source: `pages/announcements-index__02.html`\n- made to identify users or their browsing activities except, in the unlikely event of an investigation, where a law enforcement agency may exercise a warrant to inspect our logs.\nPrivacy Impact Assessment Register\nThe\nPrivacy (Australian Government Agencies – Governance) APP Code 2017\nrequires Australian Government agencies subject to the Privacy Act to conduct a Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA) for all ‘high privacy risk projects’. All CRDC PIA's required under this code will be listed in this register.\nPrivacy Threshold Assessments (PTA)\n Source: `pages/announcements-index__03.html`\n- made to identify users or their browsing activities except, in the unlikely event of an investigation, where a law enforcement agency may exercise a warrant to inspect our logs.\nPrivacy Impact Assessment Register\nThe\nPrivacy (Australian Government Agencies – Governance) APP Code 2017\nrequires Australian Government agencies subject to the Privacy Act to conduct a Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA) for all ‘high privacy risk projects’. All CRDC PIA's required under this code will be listed in this register.\nPrivacy Threshold Assessments (PTA)\n Source: `pages/announcements-index__04.html`\n\n### Department of Agriculture and Fisheries PBRI Plant Biosecurity Research Initiative PGPA Act Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: medium\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Department+of+Agriculture+and+Fisheries+PBRI+Plant+Biosecurity+Research+Initiative+PGPA+Act+Public+Governance%2C+Performance+and+Accountability+Act+2013\n\n**Sources**:\n- `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- ort 2024–25\n\n[page 115]\nAPPENDICES\nSECTION 6\nNACRA Northern Australia Crop Research Alliance\nNCSU North Carolina State University\nNRM Natural Resource Management\nNSW DPIRD NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development\nNT DAF Northern Territory Department of Agriculture and Fisheries\nPBRI Plant Biosecurity Research Initiative\nPGPA Act Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013\nPHA Plant Health Australia\nPhD Doctor of Philosophy\nPIRD Act Primary Industries Research and Development Act 1989\nQLD DPI Queensland Department of Primary Industries\nQUT Queensland University of Technology\nR&D Research and development\nRAI Regional Australia I\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Elders and Research and Development Act 1989\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: medium\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Elders+and+Research+and+Development+Act+1989\n\n**Sources**:\n- `strategies/CRDC-20Strategic-20RD-26E-20Plan-202023-28.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- lia's Indigenous people\nas the traditional custodians of our country, and\nThis Strategic RD&E Plan 2023-2028 has been recognises their continuing connection to lands,\nprepared in accordance with the Primary Industries waters and culture. We pay our respect to Elders\nand Research and Development Act 1989 (PIRD past, present and emerging, and extend that\nAct), the Public Governance, Performance and respect to all Indigenous people.\nAccountability Act 2013 (PGPA Act), and the\n2020-30 CRDC Funding Agreement with the\nAustralian Government.\n\n[page 3]\nIntroduction\n Source: `strategies/CRDC-20Strategic-20RD-26E-20Plan-202023-28.pages.jsonl`\n\n### PHA Plant Health Australia PhD Doctor of Philosophy PIRD Act Primary Industries Research and Development Act 1989\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: medium\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=PHA+Plant+Health+Australia+PhD+Doctor+of+Philosophy+PIRD+Act+Primary+Industries+Research+and+Development+Act+1989\n\n**Sources**:\n- `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- Management\nNSW DPIRD NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development\nNT DAF Northern Territory Department of Agriculture and Fisheries\nPBRI Plant Biosecurity Research Initiative\nPGPA Act Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013\nPHA Plant Health Australia\nPhD Doctor of Philosophy\nPIRD Act Primary Industries Research and Development Act 1989\nQLD DPI Queensland Department of Primary Industries\nQUT Queensland University of Technology\nR&D Research and development\nRAI Regional Australia Institute\nRD&E Research, development and extension\nRDC Rural Research and Development Corporation\nREO Regional Exte\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n\n### REQUIREMENT SOURCE PART OF THE REPORT PAGE Primary Industries Research and Development Act 1989\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: medium\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=REQUIREMENT+SOURCE+PART+OF+THE+REPORT+PAGE+Primary+Industries+Research+and+Development+Act+1989\n\n**Sources**:\n- `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- gional Development\nWAAA Western Australia Agriculture Authority\nWHS Work Health and Safety\nWSU Western Sydney University\nZNE-Ag CRC Cooperative Research Centre for Net Zero Emissions from Agriculture\nwww.crdc.com.au 113\n\n[page 116]\nAppendix 8\nCompliance index\nREQUIREMENT SOURCE PART OF THE REPORT PAGE\nPrimary Industries Research and Development Act 1989 (PIRD Act)\nR&D activities Paragraph 28(a)(i) Section 1: Overview / Progress against the 6-17,\nCRDC Strategic R&D Plan 2023–28: 28-45\nOur Annual Performance Statement\nSection 3: Our Investments and Performance\nMarketing activities funded by levy Paragraph 28(a\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n\n### REVENUE FROM GOVERNMENT Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry PIRD Act 1989\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: medium\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=REVENUE+FROM+GOVERNMENT+Department+of+Agriculture%2C+Fisheries+and+Forestry+PIRD+Act+1989\n\n**Sources**:\n- `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- ts - 12,330\nAccounting Policy\nSale of Assets\nGains from disposal of assets are recognised when control of the asset has passed to the buyer.\nwww.crdc.com.au 81\n\n[page 84]\n1.2 OWN-SOURCE REVENUE AND GAINS (CONTINUED)\n2025 2024\n$ $\nREVENUE FROM GOVERNMENT\n1.2E: REVENUE FROM GOVERNMENT\nDepartment of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry\nPIRD Act 1989 Contribution 10,599,721 11,733,036\nTotal revenue from Government 10,599,721 11,733,036\n1.2F: LEVIES AND PENALTIES\nIndustry Levies 10,599,721 11,733,036\nPenalties 3,347 15,188\nTotal levies and penalties 10,603,068 11,748,224\nAccounting Policy\nRevenue from Gove\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Auditor-General Act 1997\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: low\n**Mentions**: 2\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Auditor-General+Act+1997\n\n**Sources**:\n- `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- CRDC sets out expectations about\nCRDC’s performance, transparency and accountability to\nlevy payers, the Government and the public. The Auditor-General is required to audit each\nCommonwealth entity’s financial statements. In addition,\nCorporate reporting the Auditor-General Act 1997 (Cth) confirms the power\nof the Auditor-General’s office, the Australian National\nIn accordance with the PIRD Act and the PGPA Act, Audit Office (ANAO), to carry out performance audits\nCRDC prepares a five-year Strategic RD&E Plan, an of Commonwealth entities\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n- include the relevant independence requirements of the\nAccounting Professional and Ethical Standards Board’s APES 110 Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants\n(including Independence Standards) (the Code) to the extent that they are not in conflict with the Auditor-\nGeneral Act 1997. I have also fulfilled my other responsibilities in accordance with the Code. I believe that the\naudit evidence I have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for my opinion.\nAccountable Authority’s responsibility for the financial statement\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Remuneration Tribunal Act 1973\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: low\n**Mentions**: 2\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Remuneration+Tribunal+Act+1973\n\n**Sources**:\n- `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- Sally Morgan ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 4 of 4\nRichard Haire ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 4 of 4\nBoard remuneration\nThe Chairperson and Non-Executive Directors are remunerated under the PIRD Act in\naccordance with such remuneration as is determined by the Remuneration Tribunal\nestablished under the Remuneration Tribunal Act 1973. Under the PIRD Act, the Executive\nDirector’s remuneration is determined by the Board through the recommendation of the\nPeople Committee.\nThe total remuneration for the Chair, Non-Executive Directors and Executive Director in\n2024–25, including superannuation\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n- eputy Chair, Non-Executive Directors, Executive Director), and three senior executives (General Managers).\nThe Chair and Non-Executive Directors’ remuneration is determined by the Remuneration Tribunal, an independent\nstatutory authority established under the Remuneration Tribunal Act 1973. The Executive Director and senior\nexecutives’ remuneration is determined by the Board.\nIn accordance with the PGPA Rule Section 17BE(ta), the Key Management Personnel information in Note 3.2 of the\nFinancial Statements is further disaggregated in the table b\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Work Health and Safety Act 2011\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: low\n**Mentions**: 2\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Work+Health+and+Safety+Act+2011\n\n**Sources**:\n- `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- e Executive Director, there were 13 full-time\nemployees and four part-time employees as at 30 June 2025.\nWork Health and Safety\nCRDC has a strong culture of achieving best practice and continuous improvement in Work Health and Safety\n(WHS), as required by the Work Health and Safety Act 2011. This is achieved by providing the necessary\nresources (both human and financial) to ensure that WHS functions effectively.\nIn accordance with Schedule 2 Part 4 of the WHS Act, CRDC details notifiable incidents reported each year. In\nview of its WHS record, C\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n- ndex 114-115\nOther reporting requirements\nEnvironment Protection and Biodiversity Section 516A Appendix 4: Environmental performance 98\nConservation Act 1999 (Cth)\nClimate action in Government operations: Appendix 5: Emissions reporting 99\nEmissions reporting\nWork Health and Safety Act 2011 (Cth) Schedule 2, Part 4 Section 4: People and Governance / 59\nCRDC team\nEmployee statistics Paragraph 17BE(ka) Appendix 1: CRDC’s human resources 94\nExpenditure against the Science and Appendix 3: Australian Government priorities 96\nResearch Priorities and t\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Accountability (PGPA) Act 2013\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: low\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Accountability+%28PGPA%29+Act+2013\n\n**Sources**:\n- `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- l Report of the Cotton Research and Development\nCorporation (CRDC) for the year ended 30 June 2025, in accordance with section 28 of the\nPrimary Industries Research and Development Act 1989, section 46 of the Public Governance,\nPerformance and Accountability (PGPA) Act 2013, and the Funding Agreement 2025–34.\nThe activities of the Corporation are reported against the objectives, strategies, outputs and\noutcomes of the CRDC Strategic RD&E Plan 2023–28, and are consistent with CRDC’s 2024–25\nAnnual Operational Plan and Portfolio B\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: low\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Environment+Protection+and+Biodiversity+Conservation+Act+1999\n\n**Sources**:\n- `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- nt nation $875\nTotal $17,003\n96 CRDC Annual Report 2024–25\n\n[page 99]\nAPPENDICES\nSECTION 6\nwww.crdc.com.au 97\n\n[page 100]\nAppendix 4\nEnvironmental performance\nCRDC has integrated the principles of ecologically sustainable development under section 516A of the Environment\nProtection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act) into its planning framework. As such, each of the measures\nof success within the CRDC program areas (outlined in the Strategic RD&E Plan) consider triple bottom line outputs. In\nline with this, the Annual Operational Plan 2024–25 was designed to en\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Government PIRD Act 1989\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: low\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Government+PIRD+Act+1989\n\n**Sources**:\n- `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- own-source revenue 4,482,611 2,989,052 6,275,000\nGAINS\nGains from sale of assets 1.2D - 12,330 -\nTotal gains - 12,330 -\nTotal own-source income 4,482,611 3,001,382 6,275,000\nNet (cost of)/contribution by services 17,319,478 15,718,153 25,858,000\nRevenue from Government\nPIRD Act 1989 Contribution 1.2E 10,599,721 11,733,036 9,613,000\nLevies and penalties 1.2F 10,603,068 11,748,224 9,614,000\nTotal revenue from Government 21,202,789 23,481,260 19,227,000\nSurplus/(Deficit) attributable to the Australian Government 3,883,311 7,763,107 (6,631,0\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Primary Industries (Excise) Levies Act 1999\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: low\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Primary+Industries+%28Excise%29+Levies+Act+1999\n\n**Sources**:\n- `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- : Under section 30(1)(a) of the Primary Industries Research and Development Act 1989 (PIRD Act), CRDC received\ncotton industry levies. This contribution to the Corporation is collected and distributed by the Australian Government under the\nPrimary Industries (Excise) Levies Act 1999.\nb) PIRD Act 1989 Contributions: Under section 30(1)(b) of the PIRD Act, the Australian Government provides matching payments, within\ncertain parameters, equal to one half of the amount expended by the Corporation. Matching payments are recognised as Revenue\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Primary Industries (Excise) Levies Act 2024\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: low\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Primary+Industries+%28Excise%29+Levies+Act+2024\n\n**Sources**:\n- `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- cent of the cotton program partners.\nindustry’s three-year average gross value of production. • Other revenue of $0.575 million, which includes project\nThe setting and collection of levies in the cotton industry is\nrefunds.\nenabled by the Primary Industries (Excise) Levies Act 2024\nand the Primary Industries (Services) Levies Act 2024. 2024–25 expenditure and investment\nRoyalties from intellectual property licences, interest on\nActual expenditure for 2024–25 was $21.802 million,\ninvestments, external grant revenue and research project\nw\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Primary Industries (Services) Levies Act 2024\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: low\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Primary+Industries+%28Services%29+Levies+Act+2024\n\n**Sources**:\n- `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- ee-year average gross value of production. • Other revenue of $0.575 million, which includes project\nThe setting and collection of levies in the cotton industry is\nrefunds.\nenabled by the Primary Industries (Excise) Levies Act 2024\nand the Primary Industries (Services) Levies Act 2024. 2024–25 expenditure and investment\nRoyalties from intellectual property licences, interest on\nActual expenditure for 2024–25 was $21.802 million,\ninvestments, external grant revenue and research project\nwhich is $10.331 million below the budgeted expenditure\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n\n## Files Scanned\n\n- `pages/about.html` (page)\n- `pages/announcements-index.html` (page)\n- `pages/announcements-index__00.html` (page)\n- `pages/announcements-index__01.html` (page)\n- `pages/announcements-index__02.html` (page)\n- `pages/announcements-index__03.html` (page)\n- `pages/announcements-index__04.html` (page)\n- `pages/annual-reports-index.html` (page)\n- `pages/contact.html` (page)\n- `pages/corporate-plans-index.html` (page)\n- `pages/homepage.html` (page)\n- `pages/news-latest.html` (page)\n- `pages/publications-index.html` (page)\n- `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl` (pdf_pages)\n- `other-pdfs/Privacy-20Policy-20CRDC.pages.jsonl` (pdf_pages)\n- `other-pdfs/Spotlight-20Autumn-202026.pages.jsonl` (pdf_pages)\n- `strategies/CRDC-20Strategic-20Plan-202023-28-20--20snapshot.pages.jsonl` (pdf_pages)\n- `strategies/CRDC-20Strategic-20RD-26E-20Plan-202023-28.pages.jsonl` (pdf_pages)", "global_initiatives_md": null, "strategy": { "reporting_period": "2024-25", "corporate_plan_period": "2025-26", "vision": "Grow the sustainable future of cotton through innovation with impact. 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