Field Crop Research Day OMAF and MRA / UofG Partnership Production Systems - Plants Research Theme March 25 2013
Agenda
OMAF / MRA /UofG Partnership Production Systems – Plants One of 8 research themes under the partnership Other themes related to plants include: Environmental Sustainability BioEconomy Agriculture and Rural policy Includes field crops and horticultural crops Focus is on production research and profitable agriculture. Can incorporate other themes to support industry competitiveness. Priorities include: Plant protection Production Efficiency Genetic technologies Product quality / diversification Environmental Impact We expect to have a research day that focuses on fruit and vegetables in the fall
Research according to each priority- 40 Tier 1 Plant Production Systems Research according to each priority- 40 Tier 1 2012 current projects Total > $4.4 million Confidential
Plant Production Systems – current projects in 2012 Commodity groupings Total > $4.4 million
2012 Field Crop Statistics
Plant Production Systems – Current projects in 2012 Specific commodities Total field crops 12, $1,389,816
Tier II support 34 projects , over $15 miliion Plant Production Systems - 2012 Tier II support 34 projects , over $15 miliion Genetic technologies $ 4.8, 7 projects Production efficiency $ 3.9, 12 projects Product diversification $ 3.2, 6 projects Environment $ 2.9, 3 projects Plant Protection: $ 2.0, 5 projects Product quality $ 0.2, 1 project
Projects that relate to Plant Production Systems Priorities New Directions
Wide range of priorities and projects High level of matching funds Plant Production Systems Wide range of priorities and projects High level of matching funds Many, many research collaborators Close cooperation with OMAFRA, AAFC, others within Canada and the U.S. Confidential
Thank You Mary Ruth McDonald Plant Agriculture mrmcdona@uoguelph.ca CRSC Rm:206/111 519-824-4120 x52791 519-824-4120 x56614