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Through our research, the Commission contributes to the public debate and encourages informed policy discussion.

The Commission has a statutory mandate to conduct a program of research to support its inquiries, annual reporting and other responsibilities, including promoting community awareness and understanding of various productivity and regulatory issues.

Horticulture Australia Limited (PDF - 441k)

Submission 101 for Rural Research And Development Corporations View full list


The performance review required under the Statutory Funding Agreement identified areas of focus for. ... similar institutions. Another estimate is provided by the National Horticulture Research Network (NHRN).

Date received: 26 Jun 2010

Grains Research and Development Corporation (PDF - 894k)

Submission 129 for Rural Research And Development Corporations View full list


panel members’networks of growers, researchers and industry contacts;. • grower survey (every second year);. • ... 5 The State Extension Leaders Network (SELN) is a gathering of Government extension leaders and.

Date received: 5 Jul 2010

Australian Institute of Agricultural Science and Technology (AIAST) (PDF - 285k)

Submission 12 for Rural Research And Development Corporations View full list


Appendix 1 provides a brief summary of excerpts from a number of recent reviews. ... These reviews formed a background for our recent Conference “Future Directions for Agricultural RD&E”.

Date received: 4 Jun 2010

Australian Meat Processor Corporation (PDF - 1345k)

Submission 111 for Rural Research And Development Corporations View full list


Australian. Meat Processor. Corporation. submission to the. Productivity Commission. Review of Rural Research. ... by the PC, although with reservations IP p9. Economic analysis and review of.

Date received: 28 Jun 2010

Council of Rural Research and Development Corporations (PDF - 3778k)

Submission 128 for Rural Research And Development Corporations View full list


The CRRDC and RDCs have recently taken steps to harmonise administrative services and key operating processes and systems within the RDCs, including an independent review of potential harmonisation of management processes. ... They fund research through

Date received: 3 Jul 2010

Australian Wool Innovation (PDF - 495k)

Submission 110 for Rural Research And Development Corporations View full list


Submission to the Productivity Commission’s Review of Rural Research and Development Corporations. ... 33. In 2009, AWI commissioned an independent review of the organisation’s performance over the period July 2006 to June 2009.

Date received: 26 Jun 2010

Australian Pork (PDF - 2014k)

Submission 117 for Rural Research And Development Corporations View full list


network of agricultural economists world-wide. Nevertheless, the result of the industry benefit assessments has shown the returns from R&D.

Date received: 1 Jul 2010

Forest and Wood Products Australia (PDF - 1608k)

Submission 139 for Rural Research And Development Corporations View full list


In a parallel process, the FWPA Board has recently implemented an external review to ensure that its processes are effective and reflect best practice. ... Would there be benefits in extending the periodic external review requirements for the IOCs to the

Date received: 8 Jul 2010

Department of Agriculture Fisheries and Forestry (PDF - 349k)

Submission 156 for Rural Research And Development Corporations View full list


independent boards that are charged with strong leadership and taking a strategic approach to rural R&D. • ... Source: ABARE data. DAFF Submission to the PC Review of RDCs 2010 9.

Date received: 4 Aug 2010

Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation (PDF - 500k)

Submission 92 for Rural Research And Development Corporations View full list


38. National Farm Machinery Safety Program and Regulatory Review. 39 Effective Safe Play Area Fencing Option for Rural Properties. ... The RDC model establishes independent entities that manage the interface between the R&D investment function, the

Date received: 25 Jun 2010