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The most important contributor to agricultural growth and productivity is the knowledge system underpinning agriculture in Canada. Following AIC’s national policy conference in July, we released a robust national policy on agricultural research – informed through online stakeholder consultations and input gathered in conference workshops. “If Canada is to regain its leadership in agricultural research, AIC’s […]
The Manitoba Co-operator – Governments and industry share responsibility to increase investment in innovation. Canada has fallen behind many of its global competitors when it comes to science-based innovation in its key economic sectors, says a federal advisory panel. The greatest failure has been “in private-sector investment in research and development,” said a new report […]
AIC invites all stakeholders involved in, or who make use of agricultural research to contribute their input to the pre-conference consultation! Access the consultation here. In July 2015, agricultural researchers and stakeholders gathered in Ottawa to help develop a national agricultural research policy for the 21st century. Broad consensus among participants identified building strong networks for research […]
AIC 2016 Disseminating Agricultural Research: Bridging the gap between idea and adoption is taking place April 13-14, 2016 at the Ottawa Marriott Hotel! In July 2015, agricultural stakeholders gathered in Ottawa to help develop a national agricultural research policy for the 21st century (read our conference report here). Broad consensus among participants identified building strong networks […]
The national agricultural research policy comes following a lengthy and broad consultation process that included working with members and stakeholders and a comprehensive conference that brought together governments, scientists, academics, producer groups and representatives from other organizations. The policy was released in September 2015. We are now building a list of 100 organizations that support […]
The Western Producer – In times of budgetary constraints, governments look for savings that will not raise significant concerns or cause major problems. The victim is often the past because it is not seen as a front line issue. Two recent examples have raised concerns in the scientific community about how to deal with agricultural research. […]