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 consultation period closed on the 12th September 2008
A copy of the consultation documents can be downloaded by following the links below:
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