This group covers R&D directed towards the processing of agricultural products not intended for human consumption, other than wood, paper and fibre products.
It includes:
- processing of plant extracts and essential oils;
- processing of organic fertilisers; and
- manufacture of animal feed.
This group has five objectives:
860301 Essential Oils (e.g. Tea Tree, Eucalyptus, Lavender, Peppermint, Boronia, Sandalwood)
860302 Organic Fertilisers
860303 Plant Extracts (e.g. Pyrethrum, Alkaloids, Jojoba Oil)
860304 Prepared Animal Feed
860399 Processed Non-Food Agricultural Products (excl. Wood, Paper and Fibre) not elsewhere classified
Exclusions:
a) Production of whole plants, plant parts, and unprocessed or semi-processed plant primary products used for plant extracts or extraction of essential oils is included in Division 82 Plant Production and Plant Primary Products.
b) Processing of agricultural products for food is included in Groups 8601 Processed Food Products and Beverages (excl. Dairy Products) and 8602 Dairy Products.
c) Production of products from natural rubber is included in Group 8606 Industrial Chemicals and Related Products.