❓ Mr. Wyatt inquires about the Potato Marketing Corporation's operating costs from 2010-2014 and their funding sources. The answer details the costs, explains the increase in 2014 due to marketing and research, and confirms grower-funded operations.
AnsweredQoN 3585Legislative Assembly
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What were the total operating costs for the Potato Marketing Corporation for the years 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, and 2014? How was that cost funded?
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11 March 2015
Responded by
Minister representing the Minister for Agriculture and Food
Response time
20 days
Total operating costs for the Potato Marketing Corporation (PMC) were:
2010 - $2 110 781
2011 - $2 245 724
2012 - $2 605 145
2013 - $2 994 535
2014 - $4 932 495
The 2014 cost base was increased due to the commencement of the first full year of the marketing consumption campaign and the potato research Western Australian (WA) agreement to increase research and development. These two activities are fundamental to industry growth and prosperity, and in driving new variety development within the WA market.
The PMC does not receive any funding from government, with all costs covered by grower contributions.
2010 - $2 110 781
2011 - $2 245 724
2012 - $2 605 145
2013 - $2 994 535
2014 - $4 932 495
The 2014 cost base was increased due to the commencement of the first full year of the marketing consumption campaign and the potato research Western Australian (WA) agreement to increase research and development. These two activities are fundamental to industry growth and prosperity, and in driving new variety development within the WA market.
The PMC does not receive any funding from government, with all costs covered by grower contributions.
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