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GWRDC research planning and change While recent times have been challenging the Australian grape and wine industry has maintained the momentum and vision that comes from a strong base in R&D. This has been typified by the continued engagement of all contributors, from the smallest of operators to the largest companies, in the R&D planning process. The new Five Year R&D Plan and its associated operational plan will be place by July 2007. The GWRDC Board would like to thank all contributors who have freely provided their time, energy, experience and business acumen to ensure the processes have been robust. As part of moving into a new stage of development for the grape
and wine industry, the GWRDC Board would like to acknowledge the
contributions of its Executive Director, Dr Jim Fortune. Dr Fortune
will be stepping down as Executive Director from July 2007 and the
Board has started a replacement process. An advertisement for the
position will soon be posted on the GWRDC website.
In early January 2007, the Grape and Wine Research and Development
Corporation (GWRDC) provided an outlook note to alert all of its
levy payers, stakeholders and research partners of the potential
for the current drought to restrict R&D investments.
Circulation of VitiLines by the Grape and Wine Research and Development Corporation (GWRDC) is made possible by grower and winemaker levies matched by the Australian Government. VitiNotes are published as part of the CRC for Viticulture’s Viticare program. If you do not wish to receive VitiLines please notify us via email karin@gwrdc.com.au |
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