Horticultural Research and Development Corporation Act 1987. Country/Territory Australia Document type Legislation Date 1987 (2000) Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act to establish a Horticultural Research and Development Corporation, and for related purposes. Subject Cultivated plants Keyword Institution Agricultural development Vegetables/legumes Geographical area Asia and the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Indian Ocean, Oceania, South Pacific Abstract The objects of the establishment of the Corporation are: (a) to improve the efficiency and competitiveness of Australian horticultural industries; (b) to develop in Australian horticultural industries an awareness of the contribution that can be made by horticultural research and development in improving their efficiency and competitiveness; (c) to further the sustainable use and sustainable management of natural resources; (d) to increase the economic, environmental and social benefits to members of the Australian horticultural industries and the community in general by improving the production, processing, storage, transport and marketing of the products of horticultural industries; and (e) to ensure sound accountability for expenditure on horticultural research and development. The functions of the Corporation include: (a) to investigate and evaluate the requirements for horticultural research and development and, on the basis of such investigation and evaluation and to prepare a research and development plan under section 26; and (b) to carry out, and coordinate and fund the carrying out of, horticultural research and development projects. (85 sections) Full text English Website www.austlii.edu.au References - Legislation Implemented by Horticultural Research and Development Corporation Regulations. Legislation | Australia | 1988 (1999) Keyword: Institution, Agricultural development, Vegetables/legumes Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repealed by Horticulture Marketing and Research and Development Services (Repeals and Consequential Provisions) Act 2000. Legislation | Australia | 2000 (2013) Keyword: Institution, Agricultural development, Vegetables/legumes, International trade Source: FAO, FAOLEX