Our Role

NRIA considers it has many roles to play -- with the first and foremost being that of a conduit for information and collaboration.

Routinely the divide between government and industry is a huge one. The lack of information on both sides causes problems and prevents real situations from being dealt with.

NRIA considers that it is vital that the flow of information exists -- both ways. That our new rural industries are only held back by the lack of collaboration and understanding. Further, that if NRIA can foster and strengthen the flow of valid and pertinent and useful information, then better outcomes can be achieved for all.

NRIA runs projects, cross industry, to tackle broad situations -- such as weed control, chemical use, climate change, extension services and so on.

NRIA also has an ongoing incubator program, to assist new and emerging industries to form up, have basic administrative services and web presence, despite lack of resources and money.

NRIA works to facilitate the exchange of information and the showcasing of new rural industriy products through events, conferences, forums and more.

The diversity and potential of our new rural industries cannot be questioned. Every existing rural industry in Australia was young at one point. The role of NRIA is to assist new and emerging industries make that journey faster and easier. We should not all have to blaze the trail alone.