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