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New initiative targets agricultural innovation

The Primary Growth Partnership, launched by Agriculture Minister David Carter last week, is a new government-industry initiative administered by the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry.

The Partnership will invest in significant programmes of research and innovation to boost the economic growth and sustainability of New Zealand’s primary, forestry and food sectors.

The scheme, overseen by a six-member investment advisory panel, will focus on boosting productivity through ongoing investment in innovation and delivering long term economic growth and sustainability across the primary sectors, from producer to consumer.

"The Primary Growth Partnership is an ambitious scheme which will see New Zealand investing up to $140 million a year in primary sector growth and innovation," said Mr Carter.

"With the advisory panel now in place and the criteria established for the submissions process, the PGP is now open for business.”

MAF has established a Secretariat to administer PGP and assist the Investment Advisory Panel. They are the first point of contact for any questions or help needed with PGP.

For more information see the MAF website: www.maf.govt.nz/pgp

18 September 2009