Representatives
Research Committees
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
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.