Capabilities, facilities and budget for R+D+i, technology transfer and extension in Australia

1. Capabilities, facilities and budget for R+D+i, technology transfer and extension in Australia Dr Markus HerderichGroup Manager – ResearchThe Australian Wine Research Institute Ltd

2. Overview • Funding • R&D Providers • Experimental Winemaking • Extension Activities • The Australian Wine Research Institute Ltd MJH 070529 Argentina

3. Funding for Australian Wine Industry RD&E • Private sectorby wine companies, suppliers and others • Public sectorby state and federal government through state departments, universities, CSIRO and others • Collectivelyby the Grape and Wine Research and Development Corporation (GWRDC)on behalf of industry and the Australian Government MJH 070529 Argentina

4. Grape and Wine Research and Development Corporation GWRDC • The GWRDC is one of several rural R&D corporations that follow a model established by the Australian Government in the 1980s • In world terms it is a unique model, enabling producers who privately are not in a position to support a high level of R&D investment to share in the benefits of industry partnership with the Australian GovernmentGrape and Wine Research and Development Corporation67 Greenhill Rd Wayville, SA 5034PO BOX 221 Goodwood 5034T 61 8 8273 0500F 61 8 8373 6608www.gwrdc.com.au MJH 070529 Argentina

5. Grape and Wine Research and Development Corporation GWRDC • The GWRDC’s mission is to enable a sustainable and profitable future for the Australian Wine Industry through strategic investment in research and development • This involves planning and funding collective research and development programs and then facilitating the dissemination, adoption and commercialisation of the results throughout the industry MJH 070529 Argentina

6. Grape and Wine Research and Development Corporation GWRDC • Funds are obtained from levies paid by all grapegrowers ($2 per tonne of grapes delivered to wineries) and winemakers ($5 per tonne of grapes crushed), with this contributionbeing matched by the Australian Government. • 2006 vintage 1.9M tonnes $26M 2007 vintage 1.3M tonnes $18M (estimate) MJH 070529 Argentina

7. Who influences GWRDC investments? • Winemakers and grapegrowers at regional association level, at state level and through national peak bodies WFA & WGGA play a central role • Australian Government through national research priorities • Five Year R&D Plan Programs for 2002-2007“Innovation and Technology Adoption”“Sustainable Production”“Quality Differentiation”“Market Intelligence”“Program Management and Stakeholder Relations” MJH 070529 Argentina

8. Who actually does the R&D? Research providers in wine science • Universities (across Australia)Adelaide University, CSU/NWGIC, Curtin, UWA, UTas, UM, UniSA • CSIRO (various divisions)Plant Industry, Land&Water, CMIS, Flagships • State authorities departments of primary industries, agriculture or environment,SARDI • The Australian Wine Research Institute Ltd • Commercial and other partnersProvisor, FoodScienceAustralia, Consultants,… MJH 070529 Argentina

9. The Australian Wine Research Institute Ltd • Established: 27 April 1955 (on Waite Precinct) • Industry owned and governed • Number of staff: 94 • RD&E budget: > AUD$9 million • Main funder: GWRDC MJH 070529 Argentina

10. The AWRI AWRI will, in a measurable way, substantially contribute to the ongoing success of the Australian wine industry and it is resolute in delivering high value to the Australian wine industry through world-class research and integrated solutions MJH 070529 Argentina

11. The AWRIA national organisation operating from Adelaide Brisbane Queensland South Australia Western Australia New South Wales Perth Sydney Adelaide Victoria Melbourne Tasmania Hobart MJH 070529 Argentina

12. AWRI’s structure AWRI Board Office of the Managing Director Corporate Services Communication and Information Services Analytical Service Research Industry Development and Support MJH 070529 Argentina

13. AWRI’s integrated R&D AWRI Board Office of the Managing Director Corporate Services Communication and Information Services Analytical Servicefee for service,self funded,commercial,NATA accreditation ResearchGWRDC funded,strategic & applied R,fundamental understanding & practical utility Industry Development and SupportGWRDC funded,free of charge,technical problem solving MJH 070529 Argentina

14. AWRI’s integrated RD & Extension AWRI Board Office of the Managing Director Corporate Services Communication and Information Services Analytical Service Research Industry Development and Support MJH 070529 Argentina

15. Extension mechanisms in Australia • AWRI Roadshows • AWRI print and electronic media library, Technical Review, “dog book” (agrochemicals in Australia) • AWRI advanced wine assessment course (sensory training) • Australian Wine Industry Technical Conference AWITC • Australian Society for Viticulture and Oenology ASVOSeminars, AJGWR • RITA Regional Innovation and Technology Adoption • “Research to Practice” workshops MJH 070529 Argentina

16. Capabilities & facilities: experimental winemaking • University of Adelaide, Wine Science Laboratory, SA • CSU & NWGIC, NSW • Deakin University, Vic • BRIT, Vic • Tamar Ridge & TIAR, Tas • Margaret River Center for Wine Excellence & Curtin Uni, WA • Provisor • Commercial wineries MJH 070529 Argentina

17. Capabilities & facilities: Wine Innovation Cluster AWRI + CSIRO + Provisor + SARDI + UA = WIC MJH 070529 Argentina

18. Industry success Targeted R&D Collaboration Cooperation Innovationbright people & ideas,professional execution, rapid uptake Thank you!