Section 2 - Sugar Research and Development Corporation

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REPORT FROM CHAIRMAN & EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Despite the climate related setbacks that
inundated the industry during the year, the
SRDC has performed well and achieved strongly
against its expected program and fi nancial
outcomes. The 2011 investment in projects
was targeted in accordance with industry and
government priorities while being responsive
to emerging issues and all projects met their
key performance criteria.
The term of the SRDC Board Directors, except
the current Chairman, ended in April 2011. The
Board and previous Chairman, Ian Knop, put a
great deal of their own time into developing a
better understanding of the industry and keeping
the organisation ‘in the black and in front’. It
is through the support of the Board that SRDC
has continued to strengthen its programs and
develop new and innovative projects to improve
research and maximise its investment. Our new
Board members will continue this work and bring
new ideas and enthusiasm to the task.
The SRDC’s success is due to the professionalism
and cooperation of the Board and staff, and their
commitment to developing relationships with
growers, industry, research partners and the
government. We extend our thanks to everyone
and look forward to the next twelve months.
SRDC Annual Report 2010–2011
IAN CAUSLEY
SRDC Chairman
ANNETTE SUGDEN
Executive Director