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Provincial Policy in Agriculture
Agriculture
Alberta Agricultural Research Institute
The Alberta Agricultural Research Institute (AARI) is Alberta's agency for
coordinating agricultural research. AARI was created through the Alberta
Science and Research Authority Act and funds a wide variety of projects
each year that advance Albertas position as a global figure in
agricultural research. The policy of AARI is to increase funding to
Alberta's food and agriculture industry, with particular emphasis on life
sciences.
AARI released their Research and Innovation for Alberta's Agriculture and
Food Sector in 2000 that outlines their strategic directions to capitalize
on potential national and international markets. Their policies for
research and innovation include
- Developing a world-class research and development system in selected
areas, complemented by an equally advanced research and innovation system
that will commercialize Albertan inventions and breakthroughs. AARI is
attempting to have various research facilities collaborate across the
board for more efficient knowledge sharing.
- Increasing the province's focus on improving the human health benefits
of food. Through an interdisciplinary approach to food and human health,
new discoveries and enhanced agriculture/food products can be developed to
improve the health of Alberta's citizens. Using an integrated,
multi-sector approach could yield huge social and economic benefits for
Alberta.
- Building on Alberta's strengths in primary agricultural production and
science. By developing knowledge and technology, innovative practices and
production systems can improve crop yields for Alberta's farmers. Alberta
is already an international leader in farming techniques. A continued
emphasis on primary production will further increase the efficiency for
the province's agricultural producers.
- Improving Alberta's environment through ethical practices. By
understanding the adverse affects the agricultural industry has on the
environment, AARI researchers can reduce environmental damage and ensure a
healthy future for all Albertans.
These four policies characterize the direction for AARI and its commitment
to research, development and innovation with an underlying concern for the
environment.
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