Ontario Field Crops Research and Services Committee
Executive Summary 2005

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The role of the Ontario Field Crops Research and Services Committee and its eight constituent subcommittees is to recommend strategic research and service directions. These include research and service initiatives to improve the efficiency of crop production; reduce the environmental “foot print” of these production practices and improve the competitiveness of, and opportunities for, Ontario agriculture in world markets. The role of this committee is to identify and prioritize research and service initiatives to insure the effective use of publicly funded research. Our members include industry partners and growers representing the Ontario Field crop sector as well as, university and government research, policy and extension personnel.

The committee has identified three research priorities and one service priority. These encompass four main themes: building economic strength by adding value, providing solutions to societal changes, strong leadership/ industry renewal and safe, nutritious food. All priorities address one or more of these themes.

Research Priorities

• Agronomic Systems and Environmental Stewardship.
  Research leading to production systems, which enhance competitiveness, food quality and safety and environmental sustainability.

• Innovative and enhanced germplasm development and utilization.
  This section will include crop breeding, performance evaluation, physiology and the development of new molecules, gene discovery, genomics, and bioinformatics to produce knowledge and materials to advance the industry.

• Market Responsiveness
  Research and economic analysis to address existing and potential market opportunities, new product development, food safety and related issues.

Service Priorities

• Efficient and effective technology transfer.
  Development and implementation of strategies to ensure the verification and uptake of appropriate technological advancements by the field crop sector.

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