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 14th Australian Cotton Conference 12 - 14 August, 2008
Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre, Broadbeach Qld.

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Please visit www.australiancottonconference.com.au

 

Review of grower representation in the Australian cotton industry

 
The Australian Cotton Growers Research Association (ACGRA) and Cotton Australia have initiated discussions to develop a review and proposal for reform of cotton grower representation in Australia. The current industry structure, developed almost 40 years ago, has supported the incredible outcome of a viable and sustainable cotton industry in Australia and a widely acknowledged industry ‘R&D’ culture. Both organisations now provide a solid platform for the next generation of the industry.

ACGRA and Cotton Australia acknowledge the need for an effective and efficient grower based representative structure, empowered to determine and drive the industry’s strategic direction, retaining our strong focus on R&D, promoting the value of the industry, reporting on the industry’s environmental credibility and implementing policy objectives in consultation with stakeholders. Our challenge at this time is to examine if this is now possible through one widely supported organisation.

On behalf of ACGRA and Cotton Australia we invite you to offer your feedback on the proposals that have arisen from this review of our grower representation structure outlined in this document either directly to ACGRA Executive or Cotton Australia Board members or through your respective member organisation.

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Vision

The Australian Cotton Growers Research Association (ACGRA) vision for the future is for a profitable industry committed to the stewardship of resources and supported by a strong, focused, and committed research program.

To achieve its vision, ACGRA seeks to:
i) Provide leadership in research direction and innovation
ii) Facilitate communication between cotton growers, researchers, research providers, and research investors
iii) Facilitate co-ordination of these groups

 

Mission

  To engage the cotton growing community in a strong and committed effort to guide and encourage:

  • Research communication within the cotton industry
  • Adoption and maintenance of responsible cotton growing practices
  • The identification of new research initiatives and strategic plans
  • Review of existing research programs
  • The Australian Cotton Industry Council plan
  • The Australian Cotton Conference program

To provide and effective two-way line of communication between cotton growers and the key research funding body, the CRDC, and through participation in the current Cotton CRC, to prioritise grower needs with research funds and also facilitate the on-farm implementation of the ensuing research.

 

 

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