research priorities
BIG IDEAS ARE HERE; RDAR HELPS THEM GROW
RDAR (Results Driven Agriculture Research) works with our partners to accelerate the impact of agriculture research in Alberta. Our priorities meet producers’ needs. RDAR is committed to directing strategic investments in research and innovation that can maximize benefits and increase profitability. By collaborating with producers and researchers, we tap into existing talent and fund ideas generated by innovators to push the boundaries of Alberta’s agriculture potential. Our activities are funded through the Canadian Agriculture Partnership, a federal-provincial investment in strategic programs and initiatives for the agriculture sector and tasked with directing the Government of Alberta’s $37 million annual commitment to agriculture research.
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rdar funds research that supports:
ENHANCED PRODUCTIVITY, PROFITABILITY AND COMPETITIVENESS
- Improved animal and crop health
- Production efficiency
- Feed utilization
- Enhanced pest and disease management
- Genetic improvements
SUSTAINABLE AND RESPONSIBLE AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION
- Water efficiency and quality
- Soil health (soil quality)
- Input/output utilization
- Greenhouse gas emissions
- Climate variability and adaptability
- Mitigation of antimicrobial resistance
- Animal Welfare
MARKET DEMANDS: FOOD SAFETY, QUALITY, VALUE-ADDED PRODUCTS AND DIVERSIFICATION
- Improved food safety, quality and nutrition
- New value added products
- Alternative agriculture products
- Interaction of animal, human and environment (One-health)
- Pathogen control and reduction
EXTENSION AND KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER
- Knowledge translation and transfer to Alberta’s producers
- Demonstration and analysis of feasibility
- Adoption of best management practices