Draft DARD Evidence and Innovation Strategy 2008-2013
The Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (DARD) strategic Vision is of a a thriving and sustainable rural community and environment in Northern Ireland. To ensure that our policy and operational activities are the right ones to achieve this Vision, we need sound scientific evidence across the full range of our responsibilities.
At the same time, we recognise the vital role of innovation - the exploitation of new and existing ideas - in developing a sustainable and profitable regional economy.
This draft Strategy, therefore, describes the overarching framework for all DARD funded research and development in the next 5-10 years to underpin evidence-based policy and delivery and also seeks to promote innovation in agri-food, farming, forestry and other rural businesses.
The Department is now seeking comments in respect of the draft Evidence and Innovation Strategy.
All responses should be received by Thursday 4 September 2008.
We would prefer to receive responses by email to rosalind.dempsey@dardni.gov.uk but are also happy to receive comments by post to:
Rosalind Dempsey
Research and Education Policy Branch
Department of Agriculture and Rural Development
Room 359, Dundonald House
Upper Newtownards Road
BELFAST
BT4 3SB
Research and Education Policy Branch
Department of Agriculture and Rural Development
Room 359, Dundonald House
Upper Newtownards Road
BELFAST
BT4 3SB
A copy of the consultation documents can be downloaded by following the links below:
Further Information