Poultry Industries Research, Development and Extension Strategy

A national assessment of capabilities to ensure innovation that improves productivity and delivers public good outcomes.

A report prepared for the Rural Industries research and Development Corporation (RIRDC), the Australian Egg Corporation Limited (AECL) and the Australian Poultry Cooperative Research Centre.

Prepared by Michael Clarke, Ag Econ Plus Consulting.

PISC Agency Endorsement of Plan

Abbreviations

Table of Contents

1. Purpose of this Response Strategy

• Ongoing Leadership of the Change Management Process

2. Strategy Preparation Approach and Model

• Method
• The Hub and Spoke Model

3. Industry Background and Response to PISC Key Questions

• Industry Background - Why the Poultry Industries Warrant Support
• Justification for the Public Funding of Poultry RD&E
• Role of Private R&D in the Poultry Industries
• Role of International R&D in the Poultry Industries
• Poultry R&D Post the CRC

4. RD&E Priorities 2010 to 2020

5. Capability Gaps for Delivery of RD&E Priorities

6. RD&E Funding Commitment

7. RD&E Resourcing Strategy

• Poultry Welfare Research Capacity
• Feed and Nutrition Research Capacity
• Environment Research Capacity
• Flock Health Research Capacity
• Food Safety Research Capacity
• Extension and Technology Transfer Capacity
• Training
• Other

8. Commitment of Key Institutions

9. Summary of PISC Implications

References

Appendix 1: Workshop Attendees