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The way we communicate research has never been more important than it is today. Agricultural research stakeholders are gathering next week in Ottawa to discuss critical issues ranging from dissemination policy, modern research extension strategies, intellectual property protection, and maximizing technology transfer to industry stakeholders. Don’t miss your opportunity to hear from expert panels and participate in […]
Ag Canada and CFIA will get millions to rehabilitate agricultural research stations. By Alex Binkley, The Ontario Farmer The Trudeau government appears to have been listening to calls from agriculture organizations for more research, better business risk management and expanded trade opportunities because all three items received attention in Finance Minister Bill Morneau’s first budget. […]
Here are the highlights of this month’s Gender Equality Mainstreaming Digest! Click HERE for the full version. Opportunities and Upcoming Events: Visiting researcher position: CGIAR Gender and Agriculture Research Network Communications support – The visiting researcher will support the Communications and Knowledge Management Coordinator for the Gender Network and be responsible for generating, editing and curating content and special […]
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 […]
Last year, the Agricultural Institute of Canada (AIC) released a national agricultural research policy. This was the result of extensive consultation with stakeholders and provides recommendations that are geared towards strengthening Canadian agricultural research. The final product can be found here. AIC is now looking to stakeholders to assist in the next two steps: Advocacy and Updating […]
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 […]
Check out this month’s Gender Equality Mainstreaming Digest HERE! Opportunities and Upcoming Events: International Women’s Day 2016 – March 08 – is a time to reflect on progress made, to call for change and to celebrate acts of courage and determination by ordinary women who have played an extraordinary role in the history of their […]
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 […]