An initiative of the Primary Industries Standing Committee (formerly SCARM). Sponsored by the Fertiliser Industry Federation of Australia, Horticulture Australia (HAL) and the Grains Research and Development Corporation.

The NCMC ceased to operate as of December 2006 - having achieved all of its initial aims plus additional aims that arose during the term of the Committee. A copy of the Final Report of the NCMC which states the achievements and outputs of the Committee is available on the Publications page.

CSIRO continues to provide research and advice on issues related to cadmium in agriculture. This web site will continue to be hosted – for queries related to cadmium in agricultural systems please contact Professor Mike McLaughlin.