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Stakeholders Pre-Consultation on R&D Strategy

This pre-consultation has now closed and is retained on the DARD website for reference only.
DARD intends to launch a formal consultation in 2008, which will provide a further opportunity to influence the development of their strategy. Should you wish to be informed of its launch please contact
Rosalind Dempsey
Research and Education Policy Branch
Department of Agriculture and Rural Development
Room 359
Dundonald House
Upper Newtownards Road
Belfast
BT4 3SB
or by telephone on 028 90524625
by fax on 028 9037 8532
or by email to: rosalind.dempsey@dardni.gov.uk
Questions to consider: Part 1

What are the main social, economic and environmental challenges and issues for the agri-food industry and rural communities over the next 5-10 years?

What information or knowledge gaps arise from these challenges/issues in the short-term which should be addressed by targeted R&D?

What information or knowledge gaps arise from these challenges in the long-term which should be addressed by targeted R&D?

Is there anything else that research can deliver for the agri-food industry/rural communities?

Questions to consider: Part 2

Based on your answers above, what are the top 5 areas that require research?

What are the arguments for DARD funding this research? Should industry also contribute?

How can industry be encouraged to undertake or get more involved in research, including using the results of this research?

How can DARD ensure that the research it funds is good quality and value for money? Are there examples of best practice in quality control?

Do you have any other comments on DARD R&D, not covered in your responses above?

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