Agriculture, fisheries & forestryStatutory authority
Horticultural Research and Development Corporation
HRDC
1988 – February 2001
Statutory research and development corporation that funded horticultural research from industry levies matched by Commonwealth contributions.
How it came into existence
Established in 1988 under the Horticultural Research and Development Corporation Act 1987 to plan and fund research for the horticultural industries.
Legislation: Horticultural Research and Development Corporation Act 1987
Changes during its life
- 21 October 1998Moved to the new Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry.
How it ended
Merged with the Australian Horticultural Corporation in February 2001 into Horticulture Australia Ltd, an industry-owned company.
Main functions
- Planning and funding of horticultural research and development
- Management of industry levies and matching Commonwealth funds
- Dissemination of research results to growers
Where it sits
Last in the portfolio of Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry.
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Sources
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