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Australian has various organisations dedicated to agricultural research, many of which collaborate on ACIAR projects.

Each of the Federal, State and Territory Governments has a department dedicated to agriculture and international aid.

Federal Government:

• Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
• Australian Agency for International Development (AusAID)
• Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade

National Government

• Queensland Department of Primary Industries and Fisheries
• New South Wales Department of Primary Industries
• Northern Territory Department of Primary Industry, Fisheries and Mines
• South Australia Department of Primary Industry and Resources
• Tasmania Department of Primary Industries and Water
• Western Australia Department of Agriculture and Food
• Victoria Department of Primary Industry

The Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) is Australia's national science agency and one of the largest and most diverse research agencies in the world. The CSIRO is split into research divisions, several of which work on ACIAR-funded research projects. These include:

• Entomology - see CSIRO Entomology latest news and events
• Land and Water - see CSIRO Land and Water latest news and events
• Plant Industry - see CSIRO Plant Industry latest news and events
• Sustainable Ecosystems - see CSIRO Sustainable Ecosystems latest news

The ATSE Crawford Fund promotes and supports international R&D activities in which Australian research organisations and companies are active participants.

The Australian Development Gateway (ADG) is a knowledge-sharing website, supporting people working in Asia Pacific countries to reduce poverty and promote sustainability.

The Rural Research and Development Corporations manage and fund research and translate the results into practical outcomes for industry development.

The Cooperative Research Centres are a collaboration of businesses and researchers with the aim of turning Australia’s scientific innovations into successful new products, services and technologies, and making our industries more efficient, productive and competitive.