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Contestable 2007/08
Pastoral 21

Timeline

  1. Investment signal published
  2. Proposals due by 12pm, 26 May 08
  3. Investment decisions announced on 7 July 08
  4. Contracts commence on 1 August 08
More detail

This process seeks proposals that will develop the use of remote sensing (satellite imagery) to accurately assess pasture quality and growth rates for individual paddocks in New Zealand dairy farming systems.

We are investing in this process using a one-stage contestable process.

What stage is the investment process at?

  • Your Foundation business manager will work with you to contract the successful proposal.

    If a contract has been agreed to, funding will commence from 1 Aug 2008.

    At this stage no investment in this portfolio is planned during the 2008/09 investment round.

Current funding available

In 2007/8 we are seeking to invest $300,000 in research that aligns with the following target outcome:

  • cost-effectiveness maintained.

We are seeking to invest in a short-term research project as described in the following table.

The size and length of the research investment we seek to make:

Type of contract
Length
Qualities
Investment
Short-term project Up to 36 months

Aims to achieve a single objective.

Contributes towards one intermediate outcome.

$300,000

How to apply

Application guidelines can be found under Related Downloads (top right).

Māori research and innovation

All our portfolios are assessed using a number of balance factors. A successful concept or proposal may only need to score well against some of these balance factors.

One of the balance factors for all portfolios is Māori research and innovation. This refers to research that contributes to unlocking the distinct contribution of Māori knowledge, resources and people to innovation.

Funding Results

View the latest available concept, proposals or funding results for this portfolio.

For more information

A Foundation? business manager is the primary contact for all applicants. If your organisation does not have a business manager, or you have questions about the process, contact investments@frst.govt.nz.