R & D Specialist Groups

Specialist Groups define strategic priorities for APL's R&D program.

Specialist Groups are comprised of 'expert' participants from industry, research providers, state and federal government where necessary, and APL managers.

Specialist Groups advise the R&D Advisory Committee (RDAC) on relevant research and development in their specialist area and assist with attainment of APL strategic objectives by:

· Utilising expertise within the Specialist Group to match R&D opportunities to APL strategic objectives;

· Prioritising projects and the most appropriate mode of commissioning (e.g. tender, general call);

· Alerting the RDAC to potential shortages in capability, infrastructure or resources that are impeding the pork industry's capacity to meet research and development objectives;

· Placing appropriate emphasis on technology transfer through recognition of the need for investment in the development of skills and infrastructure within the industry as a key element;

· Providing advice on opportunities for the leverage of research funds to secure additional funds; and

· Where appropriate, providing advice on the selection of research projects.

There are six Specialist Groups, each chaired by an industry representative and assisted by an APL Research & Innovation (R&I) Manager. Membership is on application and subject to annual review.

For a full list of Specialist Group members, click here.

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