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““Chile: building an AgriFood Innovation Chile: building an AgriFood Innovation System to meet the Challenges of the System to meet the Challenges of the
Future”Future”
Seamus CrosseTeagascIreland
National Agriculture Research and Innovation Strategy - Ireland
Ireland
OutlineOutline
National Research Strategy (IRL)EU and IRL model of InnovationAgriculture in IrelandAgriculture and Food Research Funding
in IrelandA vision for Teagasc
Research Institutions - IrelandResearch Institutions - Ireland
7 Universities14 Institutes of TechnologyPublicly supported specialised Institutes
Royal College of SurgeonsDublin Institute for Advanced StudiesMarine InstituteTeagasc (Agriculture & Food Development
Authority
Investment in ResearchInvestment in Research
Gross Expenditure on R&D in 2006• ~€2.3 billion an increase of 14% over 2005 (1.6% of
GNP) • Public sources of this investment ~ 33%
Public Funding of R&D• Increased by more than 300% from 1996 to 2006
Public investment in science, technology and innovation will amount to ~€8.2 billion ($6,334 B) under the National Development Plan 2007-2013
Human Capital in ResearchHuman Capital in Research
28% of all third-level graduations in 2005 were in the disciplines of Science and Engineering.
810 PhDs were awarded in Irish Institutions in 2005: 462 of these were in the disciplines of Science and Engineering.
The target under the Strategy for Science, Technology and Innovation is to increase the annual PhD output to 1,300 by 2013
Science Foundation IrelandScience Foundation Ireland--Helping Ireland Recruit and Retain Research GroupsHelping Ireland Recruit and Retain Research Groups
Science Foundation Ireland (SFI) is a key organisation in the implementation of the NDP 2007-2013 and the Strategy for Science, Technology and Innovation 2006-2013. A sum of €8.2 billion has been allocated for scientific research under the NDP and SSTI of which SFI has responsibility to invest €1.4 billion. SFI will continue to invest in academic researchers and research teams who are most likely to generate new knowledge, leading edge technologies and competitive enterprises in the fields of science and engineering underpinning three broad areas:
Biotechnology Information and communications technology Sustainable energy and energy-efficient technologies
In addition, the Research Frontiers Programme supports the very best research in a broad range of disciplines in Science, Mathematics and Engineering.
SFI makes grants based upon the merit review of distinguished scientists. SFI also advances co-operative efforts among education, government,
and industry that support its fields of emphasis and promotes Ireland’s ensuing achievements around the world.
What is Innovation and why is it What is Innovation and why is it important?important?
Innovation is the creative process of exploiting new ideas.
A more complex definition describes innovation as the exploitation of new ideas in pursuit of a competitive advantage, including the development of new or enhanced products and services and the introduction of new business models, new organisational structures or new work practices.
What is Innovation and why is it What is Innovation and why is it important? important? (Cont,)(Cont,)
While innovation has traditionally been seen as technology-led, it is today seen in a broader context. The EU recognises the need to raise the levels of innovation across both the technological and non-technological arenas. In December 2006, the EU Competitiveness Council adopted a broad-based innovation strategy as an integral part of the EU’s Competitiveness programme.
What is Innovation and why is it What is Innovation and why is it important? important? (Cont,)(Cont,)
Rather than being based necessarily on major breakthroughs, business innovation is often incremental and built on the day-to-day expertise of employees and their thorough knowledge of customers and competitors. For them, innovation may be about making non-technical adjustments that have significant customer impact with correspondingly little cost.
New thinking and policies on services innovation are being developed. Many services firms serving international markets from Ireland, for example, have been particularly successful in adopting innovative approaches to servicing international supply chains
Innovation and Public Policy
While enterprises and individuals are the primary sources of innovation, public policy can establish the right framework conditions for innovation to flourish. The State (Ireland) has committed €8.2 billion to implementing the Strategy for Science, Technology and Innovation.
Axes of Innovation
1. Knowledge creation – Building a world class research system2. Knowledge Transfer – From research to market place3. Skills Development – Life long learning and the National Skills
Strategy4. Public Procurement – Leverage for Innovation5. Networks, Clusters, & Gateways – Innovation through
collaboration6. Intellectual property protection and management –
maximising return on investment7. Services and emerging sectors – Innovation where it is most
needed and least expected8. Entrepreneurship and Business Expansion – The innovation
future9. Partnership and workplace innovation – The future of work10. Competition and better regulation – Government as a driver of
Innovation
Role of Agriculture, Fisheries, Forestry and Role of Agriculture, Fisheries, Forestry and Food Sector to the Irish EconomyFood Sector to the Irish Economy
Year 2007 Primary Sector
Agri-Food Sector
% of Gross value added
2.5 6.3
% of Employment 5.5 8.2
% of Exports 6.0 10.5
Land Usage (Ireland)Land Usage (Ireland)
Land Area 6.9 million Hectares 4.3 million ha agriculture 0.724 million ha for forestry 80 % of agriculture area is devoted to
pasture, 11% to rough grazing and 9% to crops.
Beef and milk production account for 56% of agriculture output.
Output at Producer PricesOutput at Producer Prices
Milk28%
Cattle27%
Forage13%
Pigs6%
Sheep4%Horses
4%
Poultry3%
Veg/ Crops/ Fruits14%
Other Livestock Products
1%
Value of Output at Producer level €5.7 billion
Farm IncomeFarm Income
Farm household income €58,000$44,819,387
State average income €54,000
Average farm income €20,000
Full time farmers income €44,000
80% of farmers or spouses had an off-farm source of incomeOn 41% of farms the holder had an off-farm job
Irish self sufficiency in selected agriculture Irish self sufficiency in selected agriculture produceproduce
%Total Meat 236 Beef 675 Pigment 149 Sheep meat 406 Poultry meat 95Milk 97 Butter 1054 Cheese 354Cereals 78
Agriculture and Food Research - Agriculture and Food Research - FundingFunding
European Community (EU) competitive funding to research organisations in Europe.
Competitive funding open to research organisations in Ireland (Irish Government)
Commercial organisations (contract research) Direct funding to Teagasc (Agriculture & Food
Development Authority)
European (FP7) – Food, Agriculture & European (FP7) – Food, Agriculture & Fisheries, and the BiotechnologyFisheries, and the Biotechnology
Objective The primary aim of funding the 'Food, Agriculture and Fisheries,
and Biotechnology' research theme under the Seventh Framework Programme (FP7) is to build a European Knowledge Based Bio-Economy (KBBE)
What will be funded? The EU Member States have earmarked more than € 1.9 billion
for funding this theme over the duration of FP7. The 'Food, Agriculture and Fisheries, and Biotechnology' theme
is built around three major activities': Sustainable production and management of biological resources
from land, forest and aquatic environments; Fork to farm: Food (including seafood), health and well-being; Life sciences, biotechnology and biochemistry for sustainable non-
food products and processes.
Ireland (DAFF) – Research Stimulus FundIreland (DAFF) – Research Stimulus Fund
Research Stimulus Fund The Department of Agriculture and Food's Research Stimulus Fund
(RSF) is funded under the National Development Plan 2007-2013.
The Research Stimulus Fund provides funding, on a competitive basis, to the Irish research institutes for 'public good' agricultural production related research.
The main aims of the programme are to: Facilitate research that fills gaps in the mainstream programme, To support sustainable and competitive agricultural production practices and
policies Contribute to building and maintaining a knowledge economy and research
capability in the agriculture sector. Funding in excess of €43m has been provided under Calls held in 2005,
2006 and 2007 in respect of 85 projects in the Agri-Environment: Biodiversity, Nutrients and Gaseous Emissions, Animal Bioscience, Plant Bioscience, Non-Food Uses of Agricultural Land/Produce, Plant Health, Forestry and Agri-Economy & Policy areas
Ireland (DAFF) – Food Institutional Research Measure Ireland (DAFF) – Food Institutional Research Measure (FIRM)(FIRM)((Funded under the National Development Plan)Funded under the National Development Plan)
Food Institutional Research Measure (FIRM) The Department of Agriculture and Food's Food Institutional Research Measure (FIRM)
is the primary national funding mechanism for food research in third level colleges and research institutes such as Teagasc . FIRM is a public good competitive programme whereby multi-disciplinary teams from two or more institutions usually carry out the research projects. Research outputs are communicated to industry by a dedicated dissemination team known as RELAY.
FIRM aims to develop public good technologies that will: Underpin a competitive, innovative and sustainable food manufacturing and
marketing sector. The programme is creating a base of knowledge and expertise in generic
technologies that will support a modern, consumer-focused industry and build Ireland's capacity for R&D.
A key output of the FIRM is highly trained young researchers at PhD and postdoctoral level, with specialist skills particularly relevant to the Irish food sector.
Awards (193 projects) of approximately €97 million were made during the period 2000-2006.
Teagasc – Agriculture and Food Development Authority
Director
AgricultureResearch Food Research Advisory
/Extension Service
Education/Vocational
TrainingAdministration
Board 11 Members
Teagasc Budget by Service allocationTeagasc Budget by Service allocation
26%
15%
31%
16%
3%9%
Agriculture ResearchFood ResearchAdvisory ServiceEducationSupport ServicesAdministration
Total Budget €160.8m
Source of Income
59%
10%
8%
2%
3%
2%16%
Grant fromGovernmentAdvisory Fees
External ResearchFundingLevies
Farm Operations
Analysis andContractsOthers
Research and Innovation Teagasc
ForesightForesight
Why ForesightWhy Foresight
As policy makers have to have a more rational basis for decision making, a vision is needed
As knowledge dynamics speed up, a framework is needed for emerging knowledge to be positioned
As the world grows more complex, a concept of how the pieces will interact help plan to-day.
Growth favours risk reduced environments, Foresight helps reduce risks
Socially, groups that are motivated around a visions can contribute more effectively towards it
ELIE FAROULTEU EU Foresight Unit
The Role of National Foresight The Role of National Foresight ProcessesProcesses
Vehicle for national debate on future prospects and policies to meet desired socio-economic goals
Positions various public / semi-public initiatives relative to each other, policy relationships and systemic structures in positive context
Translates science of to-day, technology of tomorrow into desired social aims like sustainability, quality of life etc day after tomorrow
Helps business make strategic decisions Helps national policy in global and regional arenas
ELIE FAROULTEU EU Foresight Unit
Some Typical Outcomes of NationalSome Typical Outcomes of NationalForesight ProcessesForesight Processes
Process takes over from content, continuity New networks created, can generate momentum Incomplete picture from narrow scopes Information disseminated, public aroused Forward Thinking Culture, positivism Regions and sectors can feed from it Interdisciplinary approaches enabled Human capital policies improved Policy framework going forward
ELIE FAROULTEU EU Foresight Unit
(Science & Technology) Foresight(Science & Technology) Foresight
Thinking the future Identifying today’s RTDI priorities on the basis of
scenarios of future developments in science and technology, society and economy.
Debating the future A participative process involving many and different
stakeholders (public authorities, industry, research organisations, non‑ governmental organisations, etc.)
Shaping the future Identifying possible futures, imagining desirable futures,
and defining strategies. Results are fed into public decision-making but also help participants themselves to develop or adjust their strategies.
ELIE FAROULTEU EU Foresight Unit
The Emerging Irish Knowledge-The Emerging Irish Knowledge-Based Bio-Economy – Based Bio-Economy –
Positioning Teagasc to Grasp Positioning Teagasc to Grasp the Opportunitythe Opportunity
The nature of profound change – a The nature of profound change – a unique historical opportunityunique historical opportunity
“Farming, or the management of the natural resources, now stands in the front line of the sustainable development in the modern global economy and we are already living through a process of transition to a sustainable knowledge-based bio-economy, or KBBE ” …
• An end to the era of cheap food – a growing consensus that we are facing trend of real food price increases
• Food security back on the agenda• Opportunities presented by the onset of ‘peak oil’ and transition to
post-petroleum economy• Need to address impacts of climate change• Need to sustainably manage natural resources• Opportunities presented by structural shifts in consumer food
preferences, e.g. food for health, etc.
Agriculture’s contribution to the Agriculture’s contribution to the ‘knowledge economy’‘knowledge economy’
A key proposition …Agriculture’s role and contribution to the promotion of the ‘knowledge economy’ can be best captured by its ability to maximize the contribution that is possible through exploitation of the resources of the bio-economy.
What is the bio-economy or bio-What is the bio-economy or bio-sector?sector?
The bio-economy represents economic activity that uses renewable bio-resources and bio-processes to produce sustainable bio-products, jobs and income.
It encompasses the natural and biological resources that provide the raw materials for the products we depend on across all areas of life embracing food, animal feed, fuel and industrial materials.
A Strategic Vision for TeagascA Strategic Vision for Teagasc
Teagasc will be viewed as …
An internationally recognized centre of excellence that supports the innovation needs of the Irish agri-food sector and the wider bio-economy.
Teagasc activity in the medium termTeagasc activity in the medium term
Innovation support via science-based ‘knowledge transfer’
Commodity food production and processing High value-added food processing Public goods and services Other bio-production and processing activity
Challenges Food security Energy security Climate change Sustainability Motivating the next
generation Market & policy change Low technological
absorption capacity Processing capacity Globalization
Opportunities Growing markets Good incomes & lifestyle Comparative advantage
in grass Abolition of quotas Bio-economy potential Functional foods Recreational value of
natural resources Exploitation of new
technology
Farmers of the future Business focused Sustainable Highly educated Knowledge intensive Open to new models of
doing business Ability to cope with risk Producers of food, feed
and bio-products Overseas investment
Processors of the Future Knowledge intensive Sustainable Highly skilled More concentrated Greater production of
local and artisan products
Functional foods Bio-products & services
The bio-economy – a key sector in The bio-economy – a key sector in future national prosperityfuture national prosperity
Bio-economy exports €14.3 billion(10.7% GNP) and growing… Driven by indigenous raw materials &
knowledge base GNP contribution per 100 € of exports …
Bio-economy (incl. agri-food) = €48 Non-bio-economy = €19
‘Innovation is about new-ideas adding-value …’
ResearchResearch Produce knowledge e.g. Den 1% of need Publish or perish Do it yourself (authorship) Just in case Discipline and curiosity
driven Converts $ to knowledge
InnovationInnovation Converts knowledge to €s Access knowledge e.g. Den 99% of need Demo or die Get it done (strategic) Just in time Multi-disciplinary, agnostic
and problem oriented
Teagasc MissionTeagasc Mission
“To support science-based innovation in the agri-food sector and the wider bio-economy that will underpin profitability, competitiveness and sustainability”…
Teagasc VisionTeagasc Vision
“To be internationally recognized for providing excellent science-based innovation support for the agri-food sector and the wider bio-economy”…
Teagasc goalTeagasc goal
“To help build sustainable rural communities”…
Uniqueness of Teagasc as a knowledge Uniqueness of Teagasc as a knowledge providerprovider
One institution combines knowledge creation (research) knowledge transfer (advisory) knowledge absorption (education & training)
High level of resources devoted to knowledge transfer
Focus on transfer of useable knowledge
Teagasc –a key player in Ireland’s knowledge Teagasc –a key player in Ireland’s knowledge economyeconomy
7% of R&D spend 200+ research staff 300+ advisory staff 60+ educationalists 333 undergraduates 175 4th level (Ph.D) students 100+ locations
The traditional ‘knowledge-transfer system The traditional ‘knowledge-transfer system – ‘Gatekeeper’ Model– ‘Gatekeeper’ Model
The Agri-Food &Rural Economy
Teagasc
-Advisory
-Training
-Research
Partners
The future ‘knowledge transfer’ system The future ‘knowledge transfer’ system ‘Open innovation’ model‘Open innovation’ model
The BioEconomy
Pillar 1Pillar 1 –Food Production and Processing
Pillar 2Pillar 2 : Value added food Processing
Pillar 3Pillar 3 : Agri environmental Products and Services
Pillar 4Pillar 4 : Energy & BioProcessing
Global Partners
European Partners
Irish Partners
Teagasc -Advisory
-Training
-Research
Realising the vision – axes of innovation Realising the vision – axes of innovation supportsupport
Partnership…Leadership…Accountability…
‘‘Knowledge is the lever of riches’Knowledge is the lever of riches’