The Australian Cotton Growers Research Association Inc. is a grower- based industry body which was set up in 1972 to administer research in the industry before the introduction of the Cotton Research Committee, and ultimately the Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC).

The membership of ACGRA is made up of grower representatives of all the major cotton processing organisations, together with representatives of the Cotton Grower Associations and the seed companies.

The ACGRA secretariat is based at Cotton Seed Distributors Ltd. at Wee Waa.

ACGRA receives no current grower or outside financial assistance and operates on finance from interest on , or liquidation of past investments.

Vision for the Future.

The 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".

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 responible cotton growing practices

• The identification of new research initiatives and strategic plans

• Review of existing research programs

• The Australian Cotton Conference program and

• The Australian Cotton Industry Council plan

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

Whilst the registered Office and Secretariat is based at Wee Waa, it should be noted that the residential address of the Secretary is now at Orange, and the Executives Officer's address is at Narrabri.

For enquiries or further information contact: acgrasecretary@ozcotton.net