Agriculture and agrifood canadas science and technology contributions to agriculture in newfoundland and labrador draft. National strategy of science, technology and innovation 20092015. Aafc cap agriscience projects component research alerts. A 21st century science, technology and innovation strategy for americas national security. Agricultural research and innovation in canada play a contributing role to the overall economy in the country. Irelands strategy for science, technology and innovation, and portugals national strategic reference framework include policies that aim to create, sustain and rebuild social cohesion. Read more about the work of the uk science and innovation network and its role in. Structure of the strategy this introductory section provides a vision for how the science commissioned under the strategy will deliver real benefits to british society, and details the four key. An overview of the canadian agricultural innovation system description of the canadian agricultural research landscape to help assess the overall performance of agricultural research in canada and the impact of innovation in the sector. Aafc and future of cereal breeding canadian seed trade. Science and innovation initiatives 200820 agriculture and agrifood canada growing forward. An overview of the canadian agricultural innovation system. Innovation, science and economic development canada. Welcome to the fifth volume of the science monitor, an annual report on our communications activities that promote agriculture and agrifood canada aafc science, innovation and technology transfer.
Innovation programs are aligned with federal priorities in the government of canadas science and technology strategy 2007 which outlines objectives for innovation, including strengthening publicprivate sector research and commercialization and increasing the impact and efficiency of federal research and development assistance. This will be led by the science and technology branch stb related to the agrirelated science work for which they are responsible. Science and innovation initiatives 200820 agriculture. It sets out the role of the knowledge system in the uk and how it is resourced. As of september 30, 2017, there were 2,147 employees in the science and technology branch, including 447 research scientists. Dec 17, 2014 this document outlines the evidence that supports the governments science and innovation strategy. Moving forward in science, technology and innovation 2014 which builds on the foundation laid out in the 2007 framework, but goes further to ensure that canada remains well positioned in the global arena for research excellence, talent and wealth.
Fund for scientific and technological development conicyt. Aafc science capacity overview aafc is the largest federal employer of research scientists, reflecting our focus on the medium and longterm profitability and sustainability of the sector. May 14, 2019 government invests in canadas first national bioeconomy strategy to help grow a clean economy. A read is counted each time someone views a publication summary such as the title, abstract, and list of authors, clicks on a figure, or views or downloads the fulltext. Bulgaria needs a science, technology and innovation sti policy in order to. Engagement with a multitude of canadian stakeholders and aafc staff has helped ensure that the sector science strategies resonate with canadas agriculture and. The objectives outlined in aafcs forages and beef science strategy can help address the industrys main challenges, take advantage of key opportunities, and contribute to research priorities identified in the industryled national beef research strategy. Assess the current cognitive understanding of the agricultural system as it pertains to the priority question. This document outlines the evidence that supports the governments science and innovation strategy.
Enhancing human health and wellness through food and nutrition, and innovative. Agriculture and agrifood canada aafc science, innovation. Dairy farming grain storage greenhouse gases pathways to impact. Strategy for science, technology and innovation strategy for science, technology and innovation table of contents executive summarykey actions 8 chapter one vision and challenge 21 1. Canadian genetic resources program, emphasis on plants. Toward a theory of business model innovation within incumbent firms this paper presents a theory of business model innovation bmi within incumbent firms.
To achieve this transformation, the aafc science and innovation strategy identifies seven strategic science and innovation goals that are aimed at sharpening the sectors competitive edge. The aim of this new science and innovation strategy is to. Agriculture and agrifood canada agriculture and agri. The program aims to accelerate the pace of innovation by providing funding and support for precommercial science activities and cuttingedge research that benefits the agriculture and agrifood sector and canadians. The information in the report is believed to be accurate but is not warranted. Science and innovation strategy for forestry in great britain.
Stream a activities are aligned with aafcs particularly. Science to support plant protection for horticulture canadian. This issue covers the period from july 1, 20 to june 30, 2014. Overview of science and technology branch sector science. National strategy of science, technology and innovation 20092015 preface dear reader, i have the pleasure to present the crosscutting strategy of science, technology and innovation ssti, the first document of this kind that represents the longterm platform of research and innovation development in our country for the period 20092015. Towards optimal coordination of the chilean agricultural innovation. Drivers for future agricultural water policy and aafcs role. Market information, data and statistics on agriculture and food trade in canada. Nine sector science strategies have been developed to set priorities for aafcs science activities over the medium term and provide the basis for detailed work planning within stb.
Assess the science and innovation implications for each of the scenarios and identify significant issues and appropriate action options. Enhanced understanding of canadian bioresources and protecting and conserving their genetic diversitydeveloping authoritative information on. Aafc to have an approved wheat strategy germplasm transfer policy. Agricultural innovation, practical technologies, sustainable farming practices. Agriculture and agrifood canada aafc agriculture and. Supporting innovation, sustainable farming, trade and market development. Enabling a sustainable and prosperous future through science. Enabling a sustainable and prosperous future through. Strategies for discovery, development, and adoption. These objectives have been used to underpin all the science strategies and allow aafc to group and. Scientific collaboration and research in agriculture agriculture and. Critical mass of science and technology to support innovation in food for economic growth and safety. A 21st century science, technology and innovation strategy.
The 201011 external communications strategy for science and innovation encompasses a broad array of activities to be undertaken this fiscal year to promote aafc science and research initiatives, with a focus on communicating progress and results, and ensures the science communications approach is aligned with research branchs strategic. The innovation chain progresses from early discovery and technology development to the later stages of application. Reasonable efforts have been made to provide a report that is accessible to all parties. Government science and innovation strategy input from the wellcome trust july 2014 key messages longterm commitment and funding for science is essential, and will leverage support from charities, industry and investors. Science to support plant protection for horticulture. Science and technology branch research will be aligned to specific ag sectors including cereal, pulse and oilseeds.
Confirmation the government is committed to supporting research excellence and maintaining the dual. The process of business model change is examined, with particular attention to business units in a multibusiness enterprise. Aafcs role in the innovation continuum science and technology branch budget 201617. Aafc s role in the innovation continuum science and technology branch budget 201617. The aafc science and innovation strategic action plan delivers on key outcomes associated with. Commenting on the new science and innovation strategy, dr wendy piatt, director general of the russell group, said. Northern agriculture develop a focussed set of 2 to 3 priorities build around a newfoundland competitive advantage based on aafc analysis, we see merit in pursuing, in the shortmedium term, in the following areas. Government invests in canadas first national bioeconomy strategy to help grow a clean economy. As of september 30, 2017, there were 2,147 employees in the science and. Long term strategy to make the uk the best place in the world for. The academy is responding both individually and in conjunction with the other three uk national academies.
Aafc science and innovation strategy and priorities research branch developed summer 2009 in response to ministerial priorities priority 6. These objectives underpin all the science strategies and allow aafc to group and characterize branch science and technology efforts. Evaluation of research project selection process 2. People, infrastructure, governance, and innovation identified as key to effectively responding to rapidly evolving national security technology challenges. Uk international research and innovation strategy gov. Dec 17, 2014 long term strategy to make the uk the best place in the world for. Outline stbs objectives and focus areas for research, development and knowledge transfer define roles of stb in collaboration with industry, universities, other government departments. On december 4, 2014, the government of canada launched an updated strategy.
International research and innovation strategy pdf. The paper expands upon past definitions of business models. We provide comments below on the overall strategy, and then address the. We are encouraged by the governments assurance that science and innovation are at the heart of its longterm economic plans. To provide a consistent framework for the science strategies, each one sets out areas of focus for aafc science within four strategic objectives that represent the major scientific challenges facing 21st century agribased production systems.
Aafc is the largest federal employer of research scientists, reflecting our focus. Government invests in canadas first national bioeconomy. Visit the aafc website and contact the office of research services for more information. Aafc science and innovation strategy 2006 strategic research priorities.
Agriculture and agrifood canada supports the canadian agriculture and agrifood sector through initiatives that promote innovation and competitiveness. Evaluation of commercialization of research natural sciences. Soy canada research strategy workshop report june 2016. National strategy of science, technology and innovation. Agriculture and agrifood canada aafc national unionmanagement consultation committee numcc. Innovation express volume 4, number 1, 20 we would like to take this opportunity to tell you about some developments in the way we at agriculture and agrifood canada aafc support the sector through science and innovation. The components of the agriculture and agrifood system in canada comprise a variety of. To help address those emerging threats, today the administration released a new report from the national science and technology council titled a 21st century science, technology and innovation strategy for americas national security. Agricultural innovation program science and technology branchled science that is. Aafc roles in sustainable agricultural water management science and innovation knowledge creation and knowledge transfer decisionsupport tools for multiple scales development of the rural water resources planner policies and programs efps help producers identify water. New sector science strategies guide canadian food business.
Biopesticide innovation chain the aafc strategy biopesticide discovery and development follows a process of steps that are unique for each target pestbiopesticide system. Canadas science, technology and innovation strategy. Agriculture and agrifood canada agriculture and agrifood. Its activities include ensuring the quality and quantity of. Partnerships for delivering aafcs food and health research priorities. Toward a theory of business model innovation within. Extending the growing season artisanal valueadded in dairy. In july 2012, a new science and technology branch brought together all of our research, development and technology transfer.
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