Generation of Data - Cercospora Leafspot Control in Spinach and Silverbeet (Chard)
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About this tender
Overview Hort Innovation is seeking a suitably qualified, experienced and capable delivery partner for the project "Generation of data - Cercospora leafspot control in spinach and silverbeet (chard)" (ST26007). About Horticulture Innovation Australia (Hort Innovation) is a not-for-profit, grower-owned Research and Development Corporation (RDC) for Australia's $17 billion horticulture industry. Hort Innovation invests around $170 million in research and development (R&D) and marketing programs annually to provide benefit to industry and the wider community. Objectives The objectives of the services being sought are to generate efficacy and crop safety data in spinach and silverbeet suitable for submission to the APVMA in support of an application for a minor use permit or label extension. Contractor Requirements Suitably qualified, experienced and capable delivery partner for the project Instructions to Tenderers Hort Innovation has prepared a Request for Proposal (RFP) document that provides background information, outlines the scope of services, the procurement process and the information required from interested parties.
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