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Growing collaboration and innovation within rural research and development

The vision of the Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC) is to power the success of Australian cotton through world-leading research, development and extension (RD&E). In creating future success, our challenge is to deliver better outcomes faster each year through our investments in RD&E.
Image – Kimberly Vardeman

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Opening the GATE: Moving R&D into the future

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Why farmers must be involved in the animal welfare policy environment

Rob Egerton-Warburton
Before spending the past year on the RSPCA WA Board, the definition of animal welfare was not something I’d ever had reason to question much. However, it seems that my definition as a farmer is very different to that arrived at by people from other backgrounds. It all comes down to death versus discomfort. As a farmer, keeping livestock alive and healthy is the primary goal which preoccupies most – if not all – management decisions.

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Using agricultural land for utility-scale photovoltaic solar electricity generation

The renewable energy sector in Australia is experiencing unprecedented levels of investment, and this presents a unique opportunity for the national economy and for communities in regional Australia. Environmental impacts are minimal and community benefits can accrue from both large- and utility-scale solar projects, such as jobs and regional investment.

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