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each project is evaluated on
validity, is assessed on its
relevance and has undergone
a cost-benefit analysis. The
representatives on this panel
will ensure that investment
continues to build on industry
values and strategy.
If the concept is approved
by the advisory panel, it is
then put to tender. The
tender
process
allows service providers,
industry members and other
stakeholders to submit a tender
bid to facilitate the project.
Hort Innovation assesses
each tender bid to find the most
appropriate service provider to
conduct the R&D project and
achieve the desired outcome.
Once a bid has been accepted,
the service provider then
begins the project
and provides
H
orticulture Innovation
Australia (Hort Innovation)
invests approximately $100
million annually into research
and development and marketing
programs to provide benefit to
Australian horticulture growers,
the wider horticulture sector and
the community.
Now, potato growers
and industry members
can take advantage of a
straightforward process to
submit R&D concepts to Hort
Innovation, where they may
be commissioned as projects
funded by the National
Potato Levies.
The first step is for growers,
processors and industry
STRATEGIC INVESTMENT PRIORITIES FOR THE AUSTRALIAN POTATO INDUSTRY
The four underlying objectives for the fresh potato industry are:
Objective 1:
Increased innovativeness.
Objective 2:
Increased usage of practical research findings across
the industry.
Objective 3:
Improved communication, enhanced market
understanding and skills.
Objective 4:
More effective advancement of the cause of the industry.
The four underlying objectives for the processing potato industry are:
Objective 1:
Increased industry competitiveness.
Objective 2:
Increased usage of practical research findings across
the industry.
Objective 3:
Improved communication and market awareness.
Objective 4:
More effective advancement of the cause of the industry.
POTATO GROWERS AND INDUSTRY MEMBERS ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO
CONTRIBUTE IDEAS AND CONCEPTS FOR FUTURE LEVY-FUNDED R&D PROJECTS TO
HELP IMPROVE OR INNOVATE AREAS OF THE FRESH AND/OR PROCESSING POTATO
INDUSTRY.
POTATOES AUSTRALIA
PROVIDES AN OVERVIEW OF THE PROCESS.
From thought to reality: Submitting a
potato R&D concept to Hort Innovation
members to
submit their ideas
for future R&D projects
through Hort Innovation’s
Concept Proposal form, which
is then considered at an
advisory panel meeting.
Hort Innovation employs a
transparent and robust industry
advisory process to guide R&D
investments in the industry,
and obtains industry advice for
each R&D project funded by the
National Potato Levies.
An
advisory panel
consisting
of growers, processors,
industry stakeholders and Hort
Innovation representatives
will ensure that R&D project
proposals align with the
strategic investment priorities
for the fresh and processing
potato industries.
The advisory process ensures
regular progress reports to Hort
Innovation. The
results
of the
project are then communicated
to the wider industry for
implementation on-farm.
For more information or
to submit an idea through
Hort Innovation’s Concept
Proposal form, visit
horticulture.com.au.
This communication
has been funded by
Horticulture Innovation
Australia Limited using
the Fresh Potato Levy and
funds from the Australian
Government.
Project Number: PT15007
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Proposal
Advisory
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Tender
R&D
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