RIRDC has a specific mandate to invest in R&D into national rural issues – those issues that are multi-sector and national in scale and scope. In addressing these issues, RIRDC is focussed on the profitability, resilience and sustainability of our rural sector and communities. These investments in R&D support the rural policy priorities of government and the priorities of rural industries and communities.

RIRDC works with governments and industry to identify the national rural issues for investments in R&D. RIRDC’s mandate for multi-industry and cross-sectoral R&D is pursued through strategic partnerships with co-investors across other research and development corporations, government and industry.

The Portfolio currently spans four program areas:

RIRDC Acting General Manager:

Mr Ken Moore
Ph: 02 6271 4127
Fax: 02 6271 4199
Email: ken.moore@rirdc.gov.au