Truffle R&D Priorities and Strategies 2014-2019 – Consultation workshop and plan

Australian Truffle Growers Association

  • Project code: PRJ-009100

  • Project stage: Closed

  • Project start date: Thursday, October 31, 2013

  • Project completion date: Friday, December 20, 2013

  • National Priority: NEPI-Industry building and connectivity

Summary

Meeting 1 – 31/10/2013 – A meeting of key industry participants (many of whom are external to the Truffle Industry Association) to:
• obtain their input into industry Research & Development priorities for the truffle industry for the next five years
• develop a sustainable industry co-funding model to support the research.

Meeting 2 – 20/11/2013 – A meeting of the Australian Truffle Growers Association executive to:
• prioritise Research & Development requirements and finalise 5 year Research & Development plan
• agree on, and document a mechanism whereby industry can generate the funds required to co-fund Research & Development with RIRDC.
• develop a Truffle Research & Development reference panel

Program

New and Emerging Plant Industries

Research Organisation

Australian Truffle Growers Association

Objective Summary

Meeting 1 – 31/10/2013 – A meeting of key industry participants (many of whom are external to the Truffle Industry Association) to:
• obtain their input into industry Research & Development priorities for the truffle industry for the next five years
• develop a sustainable industry co-funding model to support the research.

Meeting 2 – 20/11/2013 – A meeting of the Australian Truffle Growers Association executive to:
• prioritise Research & Development requirements and finalise 5 year Research & Development plan
• agree on, and document a mechanism whereby industry can generate the funds required to co-fund Research & Development with RIRDC.
• develop a Truffle Research & Development reference panel