Australia's approach to rural research, development and extension

This section outlines how Australia’s Agricultural Knowledge System (AKS) contributes to the productivity, sustainability and competitiveness of Australia’s primary industries. The strong link between innovation and productivity growth and the role key members of the Australian AKS have in funding and conducting research and development, and delivering and adopting innovation are described. The challenges and opportunities facing the Australian AKS and the Australian Government’s response are examined. Finally, how the National Primary Industries Research, Development and Extension Framework is assisting AKS members to better collaborate in order to improve the AKS’s function and efficiency is described.