FRDC's RD&E Plan 2015-20
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The FRDC's vision is for Australia to have vibrant fishing and aquaculture sectors which adopt world-class research to achieve sustainability and prosperity.

By 2020 …
- fishing and aquaculture will continue to have improved performance in environmental sustainability
- fishing and aquaculture will be more resilient to social, environmental and economic change
- fishing and aquaculture businesses will be more productive and profitable
- recreational fishers will have improved opportunities for better fishing experiences and will play a greater role in the stewardship of fisheries resources
- more Indigenous people will derive benefit from fishing and aquaculture activities and will play a greater role in the stewardship of fisheries resources
- information about the science and management of the sustainability of fishing and aquaculture will be more accessible to the consumer and meet consumer's needs.
Contents
- Overview
- Planned outcomes and role
Revenue base
FRDC's stakeholders
Sector profiles
- Operating environment
Drivers and opportunities for 2015–20
- A new strategic focus
National research priorities
National RD&E infrastructure
Jurisdictional and industry sector research priorities
- Implementing this RD&E Plan
FRDC's RD&E program areas
A balanced research portfolio
Extension and adoption of research
Applying for funding
- National collaboration
Australian Government R&D priorities
National Fishing and Aquaculture RD&E Strategy
- Evaluation and planned budget
Find out more about the FRDC Research Development & Extension Plan in the video prepared by the staff - https://youtu.be/eD4xZlJbiZ4