Forico has an internal Research and Innovation Steering Committee that meets regularly to consider new projects, review the progress of existing projects and to ensure research findings and innovations are incorporated into the business.
Forico recognises the value that research brings to its business and the industry more broadly, and consequently is actively engaged in collaborative projects with industry partners and research providers. Forico manages a portfolio of around 25 different research projects and funds are invested to leverage industry targeted RD&I programs through collaboration on strategic research and innovation initiatives. The projects we engage in are diverse in nature and reflect the complexity of our vertically integrated business. Some of the key research areas for the business are;
- Tree breeding technologies and optimising plant health
- Estate monitoring and individual tree quality assessment
- Investigating alternate uses of plantation assets (trees and land)
- Ecosystem services and monitoring
- Logistics and supply chain operations
