The cotton industry workforce development strategy is focused on delivering workforce outcomes for growers on farm, and ultimately, will ensure that the cotton industry is able to attract, retain and develop people that will drive industry competitiveness. The strategy provides a shared and focused plan to ensure the cotton industry’s investments in workforce target key priorities, are well coordinated and deliver maximum outcomes. This document summarises the key elements of the cotton industry workforce development strategy, developed between CRDC and Cotton Australia with the assistance of Agrifood Skills (AFSS).
In this report, we bring you an update on our progress towards our strategic goals (investments, innovations, and impacts) five years into our Strategic RD&E Plan.