A leader in results-driven agricultural research in Canada, is proud to mark its fifth anniversary, celebrating a half-decade of driving innovation, supporting producers, and strengthening Alberta’s agriculture sector.
Since its founding in 2020, RDAR has evolved from a bold vision into a cornerstone of agricultural research and development in Alberta and a respected national leader in the area of agricultural research.
Over the past five years, RDAR has:
· Funded 500+ research projects.
· Supported more than 2,000 jobs.
· Achieved 3x leverage on its research investments.
· Distributed over $40 million directly to farmers and ranchers through the On- Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF).
· Completed 181 projects, delivering results to producers through its Final Mile™ approach.
Driving Innovation Across the Sector
RDAR’s investments have advanced critical areas of agriculture, including:
· Crop and livestock productivity: driving the uptake of genetics and genomic tools to accelerate and then deliver innovations to farmers and ranchers.
· Water management: Improving irrigation efficiency and precision agriculture.
· Value-added processing: Supporting companies like PIP International Inc. in pea protein innovation.
· Digital agriculture: Enabling precision mapping, remote sensing, and data- driven decision-making.
Collaboration and Stewardship
RDAR’s success is built on its strong partnerships with producers, researchers, industry, and government. In its first 5 years, the organization has:
· Co-funded impactful research across sectors.
· Supported environmental stewardship and climate resilience on over 1 million acres.
· Ensured 55% of projects reach farms within three years, accelerating adoption.
· Maintained strong governance and transparency, with Leger survey confirming RDAR’s leadership and accountability.
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