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Today, the Agricultural Institute of Canada (AIC) is pleased to see the government’s support of agricultural research through investments in Budget 2016. “Today’s investments demonstrate that the federal government is supportive of Canada’s agricultural research sector,” said Serge Buy, CEO of AIC. “When it comes to agricultural research, Canada has a wealth of knowledge. With […]
The Agricultural Institute of Canada’s upcoming conference AIC 2016: Disseminating Agricultural Research is set to take an in-depth look at the way we communicate and utilize agricultural research. With only a month and a half left to register make sure you check out the 6 expert panels and in-depth workshops taking place at the conference below. Don’t miss your […]
Elected officials need to better understand the changing face of agriculture. Dr. Lianne Dwyer in Embassy News A study released in 2013 indicated that canola, grown in Canada, annually contributes $19.3 billion to the Canadian economy. It was developed in the early 1970’s by Canadian researchers and continues to be improved. That is just one example […]
Agricultural research will be the primary source of innovation and productivity enhancements that are needed to meet future challenges in food security and sustainability. Canada can play a leading role by renewing and enhancing our efforts in agricultural research over the next twenty years. This begins with a modern agricultural research policy that leads to […]
There is only one day left to contribute your input to the AIC 2016 Pre-Conference Consultation! AIC is gathering input on the dissemination and utilization of agricultural research results from stakeholders involved in, or who make use of agricultural research to further inform this area of the national agricultural research policy. Click HERE to add […]
The Agricultural Institute of Canada (AIC)’s upcoming conference AIC 2016: Disseminating Agricultural Research is set to take an in-depth look at the way we communicate and utilize agricultural research. The most important contributor to agricultural growth and productivity is the knowledge system underpinning agriculture in Canada. High-quality agricultural research and innovative ideas are developed in this […]
AIC 2016: Disseminating Agricultural Research will host 6 expert panels and in-depth workshops. Here are two of the industry experts joining us to address the 2nd conference theme, Knowledge Transfer and Extension: Michael Toombs is the Director of the Research and Innovation Branch of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA), as well […]
University of Saskatchewan (U of S) researchers Jeff Schoenau and Phil Thacker have been honoured by the Agricultural Institute of Canada (AIC), the national organization that promotes and advocates for agricultural research in Canada and internationally. “These two individuals are great examples of what is possible when Canadian scientists truly excel in their field,” said […]
AIC 2016: Disseminating Agricultural Research – Bridging the gap between idea and adoption takes place April 13-14, 2016 in Ottawa. Tracy Herbert, Beef Extension Coordinator Beef Cattle Research Council (BCRC) Tracy Herbert oversees the implementation of the Beef Cattle Research Council’s Knowledge Dissemination and Technology Transfer Strategy to accelerate the uptake of innovations in the […]
In July 2015, the Agricultural Institute of Canada (AIC) brought together agricultural stakeholders from the public and private sectors, as well as academic, government and industry representatives to help develop a national agricultural research policy for the 21st century. Conference participants also came to broad consensus on the need for a national agricultural research policy […]