The NSW Ministerial Advisory Council on Primary Industries Sciences advises on science and research across the agricultural, fisheries, forestry and minerals resources businesses.

Chaired by Dr John Keniry of the Ridley Corporation, the council includes leading industry members, scientists experienced in industry development and representatives of NSW DPI and the NSW Food Authority.

Its terms of reference are to:

• advise on stakeholder science and research needs
• advise on the alignment of NSW DPI’s research portfolio with stakeholder needs and state and national priorities
• review and recommend strategies for the optimal communication and uptake of research findings to stakeholder groups and the wider community
• advise on the impact of the science being contemplated or carried out
• advise on the Towards 2020 science and research reinvestment program.