BY 2027, RDAR WILL BE A TRUSTED MODEL FOR AGRICULTURE RESEARCH FUNDING BY:

  • Investing in outcome-driven projects that, over five years, will have contributed to an increase in farm cash receipts, exports, and value-added investments and jobs.
  • Accelerating the adoption of transformational, SMART ag, sustainable environmental practices, together with science-based management approaches to increase competitiveness, profitability and productivity.
  • Fostering transdisciplinary partnerships to create opportunities, resolve issues and generate innovations that benefit people, plants, animals, and the environment.

RDAR BELIEVES AGRICULTURE’S FUTURE WILL BE:

Smart and connected

Farms, ranches, and other food-producing operations will be increasingly SMART Agriculture (Agriculture 4.0) connected.

Responsive to climate change

Environmental opportunities and challenges will be addressed by science-informed initiatives.

Innovative

By 2032, Alberta will become a global leader for innovation in agriculture.

Differentiated

Farm production will be tailored and differentiated to meet high-value market demands.

Focused on Food Supply, Affordability and Safety

Greenhouses, urban farms, and vertical farms will be located close to population centres to supply the public with fresh, high-quality, locally grown produce.