Pig Research and Development Corporation
PRDC
1990 – 1 July 2001
Statutory research and development corporation that planned and funded research for the pig industry from levies matched by Commonwealth contributions.
How it came into existence
Established in 1990 under the Primary Industries and Energy Research and Development Act 1989, taking over the role of the earlier pig industry research council in funding pig research.
Legislation: Primary Industries and Energy Research and Development Act 1989
Changes during its life
- 21 October 1998Moved to the new Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry.
How it ended
Merged on 1 July 2001 with the Australian Pork Corporation and the Pork Council of Australia into Australian Pork Ltd, an industry-owned company.
Main functions
- Planning and funding of pig industry research and development
- Management of research levies and matching Commonwealth funds
- Extension of research results to producers
Where it sits
Last in the portfolio of Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry.
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Sources
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