AIC News

01 Apr
2016

Gender Equality Mainstreaming Digest – The April 2016 Issue

by Agri-food Innovation Council | Agriculture, Gender

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 […]

22 Mar
2016

Ag Institute Applauds Government Support for Research

by Agri-food Innovation Council | AgResearch, Media Release

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 […]

18 Mar
2016

AIC’s National Agricultural Research Policy: Next Steps

by Agri-food Innovation Council | Uncategorised

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 […]

03 Mar
2016

Only a month to go! You won’t want to miss AIC 2016’s speakers and workshops

by Agri-food Innovation Council | AgResearch, Conference

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 […]

02 Mar
2016

Gender Equality Mainstreaming Digest – The March 2016 Issue

by Agri-food Innovation Council | Agriculture, Gender

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 […]

24 Feb
2016

Agricultural Research: Unknowingly Helping Canadians Everyday

by Agri-food Innovation Council | AgResearch, Policy

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 […]

11 Feb
2016

Canada can play a leading role meeting future food challenges by renewing and enhancing our effort in agricultural research; AIC Policy

by Agri-food Innovation Council | AgResearch, Policy

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 […]

04 Feb
2016

AIC’s consultation investigating issues in agricultural research dissemination closes tomorrow, Feb. 5, 2016

by Agri-food Innovation Council | AgResearch, Conference

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 […]

04 Feb
2016

Gender Equality Mainstreaming Digest – The February 2016 Issue

by Agri-food Innovation Council | Agriculture, Gender

Check out this month’s Gender Equality Mainstreaming Digest HERE! Opportunities and Upcoming Events: Sharing Best Practices and Lessons Learned for Supporting Women’s Land Rights: A Debate on the Gender Evaluation Criteria (GEC) – From 25 January to 5 February, the Land Portal Foundation will be holding a debate on the Global Land Tool Network’s Gender […]

28 Jan
2016

AIC conference looks to bridge the gap between AgResearch ideas and adoption

by Agri-food Innovation Council | AgResearch, Conference

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 […]

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