RIRDC's priorities are those of our industry and government stakeholders - our role is to generate the knowledge for industry and government to achieve a more profitable, sustainable and dynamic rural sector.

The Corporation's three investment portfolios are structured to reflect our government mandate:

• Portfolio One - New Rural Industries
• Portfolio Two - Established Rural Industries
• Portfolio Three - National Rural Issues

RIRDC has particular advantages as a national knowledge creator and broker. Through our wide network and extensive advisory committee structure, RIRDC is able to identify the strategic knowledge needs of stakeholders and select and manage the best R&D investments to meet those needs.