Agricultural research investment, monitoring and review
Overview
In 2006, the agriculture industry contributed $7.2 billion to the state economy and in so doing it sustained many communities across regional Victoria. Now, national and global competitiveness, climate change and a decade-long drought are presenting unprecedented challenges to the future viability of the industry. Meeting these challenges and finding solutions will depend in large measure on the industry being supported by innovative, agile and strategic programs of agricultural research.
This audit sought to examine the Department of Primary Industries’ approach to setting agricultural research priorities, the effectiveness of the governance and management arrangements of the research program, and the program’s alignment with state government objectives.