Call for expressions of interest in developing a strategy for the organic sector
Background
The government believes that there is scope for growth in the organic sector* and that to help facilitate this the sector should develop a strategic plan. The government has made funds available, through MAF, for this purpose.
At present, the organic sector in New Zealand is believed to produce around $120 million worth of products a year with about $70 million being exported. This amounts to about 0.7% of our exports in agricultural and horticultural products.
The strategic plan should identify goals for the sector and plans to enable these to be achieved. It is anticipated that the strategic plan will focus on the commercial development of organic markets, both domestic and international, building on those already developed - for example in the pipfruit, kiwifruit and processed vegetable areas - and on processing and production to support those developments.
Who is expected to undertake this work?
Consultants, either individually or in teams, with expertise in the international agricultural and horticultural areas should consider applying.
Time-frame
Expressions of interest are to be with MAF by 22 February, 2002 and the contract will be let by 1 March. The strategy is to be completed by December, 2002.
Funding
The maximum funding available for this initiative is $80,000 (GST inclusive).
The following terms of reference have been developed by a sub-group of the Organics
Working Group as a guideline for would-be contractors. Applicants in developing their
proposals should not feel constrained by them.
* The "organic sector" is comprised of many sub-sectors united by their use of organic production systems. In this document "organic sector" is used in the broadest sense.
Contact for Enquiries
Kay Brown
Sector Performance Policy
MAF Policy
Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry
PO Box 2526
Wellington
NEW ZEALAND
Phone: +64 4 894 0695
Fax: +64 4 4 894 0746
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