RDAR Celebrates 5 Years of Agricultural Innovation and Impact in Alberta

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.