Vision
Riverlink will continue to be a synergistic network of horticultural research agencies and industries relevant to the Sunraysia-Riverland region and to each other.
Mission
Riverlink is a collaborative network delivering targeted research, development and training to improve the competitiveness of the Sunraysia-Riverland horticultural industries and the sustainability and profitability of the region. To achieve this, Riverlink will make optimal use of human and physical resources and develop agency-industry partnerships.
Goals
1. To pursue innovative approaches to planning, funding, resourcing and implementing major horticultural initiatives in the Sunraysia-Riverland region.
2. To ensure that Riverlink programs are aligned with and responsive to client and member needs, and contribute to sustainable and profitable horticultural industries and communities.
3. To create an effective collaborative research network in the Sunraysia-Riverland region, and ensure optimal use of resources.
Links with industry
The Riverlink Council integrates industry and government agency staff in regional research planning and provides a vehicle for regular communication. Riverlink also endeavours to seek contribution from industry and community at all stages of research and development - from planning to implementation.
Links with education
Riverlink is increasingly seeking greater links with tertiary education providers, and acknowledges the immense benefits of increased communication and collaboration between Riverlink researchers, students and academic staff.
The development of close links with La Trobe University through the Riverlink.PRN (postgraduate research network) has led to greater numbers of Honours, Masters and PhD students undertaking study within Riverlink agencies, with a resulting increase of research capacity in the region.
Funding
Riverlink is proudly supported and funded by:
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