Each season, we recognise outstanding results achieved by growers conducting on-farm trials of CSD varieties as part of our Crop Optimisation Program. These growers play a vital role in testing new approaches, varieties and management practices under real farming conditions, generating valuable insights that support continual improvement across the industry.
By opening their farms to trial crops and sharing results, participating growers contribute to a stronger understanding of what drives performance in different environments. The awards celebrate those who achieve exceptional outcomes while demonstrating a commitment to innovation, learning and crop optimisation.
Growers interested in participating in future trial programs are encouraged to contact CSD for more information.
Award categories
Eveleigh, Marshall and Kay Award – Highest potential yield at first flower
Peter Glennie Award – Highest yield generated per day degree
Rob Newell Award – Highest yield equation score
Dr Brian Hearn Award – Water use efficiency
Dr Ian Rochester Award – Nitrogen use efficiency
Dr Greg Constable Award – Highest final yield
Frank Hadley Award – Best overall crop, highest point score tally
Norm Thomson Award – Best quailty in variety trial
Allan Brimblecombe Award – Highest dryland variety yield
John Grellman Award – Highest irrigated variety yield
2025 Winners
Award category |
Winner |
Growing region |
CSD variety |
Result |
| Eveleigh, Marshall and Kay Award | Jack Strahley | Far North QLD | Sicot 619B3XF | 9.5 b/ha |
| Peter Glennie Award | Terry Ryan | Darling Downs | Sicot 748B3F | 4.84kg lint/dd |
| Rob Newell Award | Andrew Watson | Upper Namoi | Sicot 619B3XF | |
| Dr Brian Hearn Award | Terry Ryan | Darling Downs | Sicot 748B3F | 5.68kg lint/mm |
| Dr Ian Rochester Award | Andrew Watson | Upper Namoi | Sicot 619B3XF | 17.54kg lint/applied N |
| Dr Greg Constable Award | Andrew Watson | Upper Namoi | Sicot 619B3XF | 17.78 b/ha |
| Frank Hadley Award | Andrew Watson | Upper Namoi | Sicot 619B3XF | Points 84.4 |
| Norm Thomson Award | Jason Salvetti | Far North QLD | CSF1320B3XF |
Staple (dec) 1.32 Staple (imp) 42 Miconaire 4.1 Strength (gms/tex) 34.2 Elongation 7.3 |
| Allan Brimblecombe Award |
Jack Strahley | Far North QLD | Siokra 253B3XF | 9.89 b/ha |
| John Grellman Award |
Jon Carter | Western NSW | CSX1257B3XF | 18.43 b/ha |
Grower case studies
Previous Award winners
2024 Crop award winners
Award category |
Winner |
Growing region |
CSD variety |
Result |
| Eveleigh, Marshall and Kay Award | Bruce and Margret Uebergang | Darling Downs | Sicot 746B3F | 15 b/ha |
| Peter Glennie Award | Ralph and Barb Grey | Darling Downs | Sicot 253B3XF | 4.66kg lint/dd |
| Rob Newell Award | Matt Richards | Darling Downs | Sicot 619B3XF |
234.7 bolls 6.49 grams |
| Dr Brian Hearn Award | Ralph and Barb Grey | Darling Downs | Sicot 253B3XF | 5.69kg lint/mm |
| Dr Ian Rochester Award | Kurt and Luke Von Pein | Darling Downs | Sicot 619B3XF | 17.54kg lint/applied N |
| Dr Greg Constable Award | Cowal Agriculture | Central QLD | Sicot 606B3F | 17.1 b/ha |
| Frank Hadley Award | Ralph and Barb Grey | Darling Downs | Sicot 253B3XF | Points 90.7 |
| Norm Thomson Award | Will Ronald | CSX5438B3XF |
Staple (dec) 1.30 Staple (imp) 42 Miconaire 4.5 Strength (gms/tex) 34.1 Elongation 5 |
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| Allan Brimblecombe Award |
Ralph and Barb Grey | Darling Downs | Siokra 253B3XF | 12.05 b/ha |
| John Grellman Award |
Jake Hall | Sicot 606B3F | 16.14 b/ha |
2023 Crop award winners
Award category |
Winner |
Growing region |
CSD variety |
Result |
| Eveleigh, Marshall and Kay Award | Jake Cutcliffe | Gwydir | Sicot 748B3F | 15 b/ha |
| Peter Glennie Award | Tim Whitely | Macquarie | Sicot 748B3F | 5.51kg lint/dd |
| Rob Newell Award | Dennis Rush | Macquarie | Sicot 746B3F |
220 bolls 5.35 grams |
| Dr Brian Hearn Award | Craig Saunders | Darling Downs | Sicot 743B3F | 4.65kg lint/mm |
| Dr Ian Rochester Award | Dave and Tom Gooding | Darling Downs | Sicot 748B3F | 17.32kg lint/applied N |
| Dr Greg Constable Award | Jason Sinclair | Darling Downs | Sicot 606B3F | 19.79 b/ha |
| Frank Hadley Award | Jason Sinclair | Darling Downs | Sicot 606B3F | Points 97.9 |
| Norm Thomson Award | Mick Gillingham | Gwydir | CSX3141B3XF |
Staple (dec) 1.30 Staple (imp) 42 Miconaire 3.8 Strength (gms/tex) 34.2 Elongation 6.5 |
| Allan Brimblecombe Award |
Neil and Sascha Schimke | Darling Downs | Siokra 748B3F | 10.62 b/ha |
| John Grellman Award |
Jason Sinclair | Darling Downs | Sicot 606B3F | 19.79 b/ha |