Meaningful horticultural research that captures industry priorities and utilises government agencies resources effectively is at the heart of the Riverlink program.

Since Riverlink was established in 1991, approximately 300 horticultural research projects have been completed.

A process of industry consultation and discussion through annual planning forums and regular meetings are held with Riverlink researchers to develop project ideas to meet industry expectations. Project outcomes and achievements are reported through industry publications, the Riverlink Newsletter, conferences, websites, events and forums. This communication is essential to participating Riverlink agencies and growers.

Riverlink Wine Grape Industry RDE Committee

The committee has been established to encourage cohesive research planning through the development of a partnership based Riverlink Wine Grape Industry RDE (research, development and extension) Committee, consisting of representives from Riverlink, Murray Valley Winegrowers Inc., Riverland Winegrape Growers' Association Inc. and the Riverland Wine Industry Development Council Inc.

The aim of the committee is to promote cooperative planning of research, development and extension priorities for the wine and grape industry in the Sunraysia-Riverland region. Also the committee aims to facilitate grower awareness of and access to existing research information, encourage progression of appropriate projects and provide reporting mechanisms.