Nicola Cottee
Dr. Nicola Cottee is an Innovation Broker with the Cotton Research and Development Corporation who has a long-standing association with climate and cotton research. Dr Cottee has held various roles throughout her career, including postdoctoral fellow at CSRIO, research direction and stewardship policy officer with Cotton Australia, and senior technical advisor with the NSW Environment Protection Authority.
About
Her early-career research focusing on heat stress tolerance of cotton sparked her interest in the potential impacts of a variable and evolving environment for Australian agriculture.
Currently, Nicola leads CRDC’s Carbon Theme, where she leverages her experience to lead a portfolio of strategic research investments. Her extensive experience in research, stewardship, regulation, and policy positions her to drive collective action on GHG emissions reductions opportunities, enhancing the resilience and competitiveness of Australian agriculture. She believes this collective action can bring significant positive change to the industry.
About the Industry Advisory Committee
The Industry Advisory Committee is an important governance group, responsible for providing advice to the CRC about key industry issues. The Committee’s scope and remit includes:
- Provide advice on project proposals
Offer advice on project investment cases with respect to industry needs, commercialisation prospects, pathways to market, and adoption potential in Australian agriculture. - Provide advice on commercialisation strategies
Offer advice on the commercialisation potential of projects, including recommending partnerships and pathways that may enhance the impact and success of the projects. - Provide advice on adoption potential
Offer advice on the likelihood of technology and research outputs being adopted by producers and growers, ensuring that proposed projects are practical and beneficial for the industry. - Provide industry insights
Represent the agricultural sector’s perspectives within the CRC, providing insights into industry requirements and future trends. - Act in the best interest of the CRC
Ensure that all advice is aligned with the overall mission and objectives of the CRC, prioritising the organisation’s goals over individual member interests. - Participate in regular reviews
Engage in periodic reviews of the IAC’s functions and effectiveness, providing feedback and suggestions for improvements to better support the CRC’s mission and objectives.
