DARD Evidence and Innovation Strategy 2009-2013
The Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (DARD) strategic Vision is of 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 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 Strategy was approved by the NI Executive in June 2009.
Availability:
A copy of the documents are available to download by following the link below or by writing to:
Wayne Morrison
Research Policy Branch
Department of Agriculture and Rural Development
Room 359, Dundonald House
Upper Newtownards Road
BELFAST
BT4 3SB
Tel: 028 9052 5036
Email: wayne.morrison@dardni.gov.uk
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