The vector of the innovative development of agriculture in the Republic of Moldova

1. The vector of the innovative development of agriculture in the Republic of Moldova STRATAN A.N.,director of the IEFS, PERCINSCHI N.P., PhD,IEFS, STICI V.S., PhD student, IEFS INSTITUTE OF ECONOMICS, FINANCE AND STATISTICS

2. Agricultural Sector in the Republic of Moldova is one of the leading sectors in economy (8-10% of GDP). Innovation activity in Agro industrial Complex of RM – a management of complex natural and economic systems, process of new technologies, chemical and biological agents developments. Innovations in agro industrial complex - implementation of research and development in the form of new varieties, breeds and species of animals and poultry, new or improved food products, materials and technologies in crop production, livestock and processing industries, fertilizers and protection for plants and animals, etc. The innovative development process in Moldova

3. Classificationof types of innovations in AIC Selection-genetic Organizational –managerial and economical Socio-ecological Technical- technological and industrial *New breeds, types of animals and poultry *Creation of plants and animals that are resistant to diseases, pests and unfavorable environmental factors *New varieties and hybrids of agricultural plants *The development of cooperation and formation of integrated structures in AIC *New forms of technical service and support resources in AIC *New forms of organization and labor motivation *New forms of organization and management in AIC *Marketing Innovation *Creating innovative and consultation system in the field of science, technology and innovation activities *Concepts and methods of decision-making * Forms and mechanisms of innovative development *Formation of personnel system of scientific and technical provision for AIC *Improving work conditions, health issues, education and culture of rural workers *Wellness and improvement of environmental quality *Ensuring favorable environmental conditions of living, working and recreation for the population *Introduction of modern management, including synergetic management • *Scientifically-based system of farming and livestock • *New fertilizers and its systems • *New plant protection products • *Biological function and ecological aspects of agriculture • *New energy saving technologies of production and storage of food • *The use of new technique • *New cultivation • technologies for • agricultural crops • *New industrialized • technology for livestock

4. agriculture, land amelioration, water and forestry; • crop and plant protection; • livestock and veterinary medicine; • mechanization, electrification and automation of production; • storage and processing of agricultural products. Applied technological researches in AIC of Moldova are developed in the following directions:

5. different types of agricultural products and processed products, significant difference in technologies of their cultivation and production; • territorial fragmentation of agricultural production and large differentiation in production conditions; • difference in period of production for certain types of agricultural products and processed products; • dependence of emerging technologies on natural and weather conditions; • lack of a clear and evidence-based organizational - economic mechanism of technology transfer in agricultural sector. The peculiarities of innovation process in the AIC of Moldova:

6. Agency for Innovation and Technology Transfer (AITT) – coordinator of innovative and technology transfer activities in Moldova (2007): • coordinates implementation of technology transfer projects; • organizes competition of innovation and technology transfer projects for their funding from the state budget; • develops relationship between science and business environment through the creation of innovation infrastructure (technology parks and technology incubators), innovative and technology transfer projects within these structures; • organizes competition for the selection of residents and managers of science parks and incubators of innovation, contributes to the promotion of science and innovation results; • identifies innovative solutions for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs); • provides companies access to science and innovation achievements. Coordination and implementation of innovation activity mechanisms in Moldova

7. Dynamics of the number of resident companies, which worked in 2008-2011

8. Scientific and technological park “INAGRO” was created in 2008.The purpose of its creating - transfer of agricultural technologies AIC, Moldova Production capacity: • complex of buildings (15 ha) • agricultural land (92,5 hectares) • scientific-industrial complex branch in district Cahul of Moldova. 14 residents of the STP “INAGRO” are carrying out innovative projects in the field of agriculture and food industry. Scientific and technological park “INAGRO”

9. Scientific and technological park “ INAGRO” Created in 2008 byCouncil for Science and Technological DevelopmentHot. no. 155, July 17, 2008 Administrator– LLC „AGROECOPROD” Number of residents: 14 Specialisation:Intensive and environmental agriculture ● Specialized equipment ● Irrigation system ● Primary processing equipment ☼ Over 107 ha of arable land ☼ Over 12,000 m2 spaces / offices ☼Over 5000 m2 lands / processing Indicators 2011 Innovative production volume : 21 945 163,00 lei Investments : 12 429 899.00 lei New jobs created : 36

10. organic farming; • biotechnology in agriculture; • products processing; • application and dissemination of new technologies in agricultural production; • implementation of technological innovations in greenhouses; • storage technologies and freezing vegetables and fruits; • technology of preservation, drying, and sublimation; • implementation of new forms and methods of modern marketing and sales of agricultural products in domestic and foreign markets. The main activities of the scientific-technological park (STP) “INAGRO”:

11. Achievements of the scientific and technological park “INAGRO”

12. The dynamic range of technology transfer projects funded in 2005 - 2011

13. The dynamics of technology transfer projects in accordance with strategic directions in the period 2005- 2011

14. In 2010, 12979.4 million lei (49,0%) from the state budget were allocated and 51,0% -co-financing. Major funds are directed to projects in plants growing – 32,9%; mechanization and electrification – 18,5%; livestock – 16,2%. "Agricultural biotechnologies, soil fertility and food security" - the main share of the funded technology transfer projects

15. Funding of technology transfer projects within the direction of "Agricultural biotechnologies, soil fertility and food security"

16. Innovative product "FOLIAR PLUS”, used in viticulture for stimulation of grapes productivity (improves performance yield with 15-20%). • Innovative technologies of reproduction and cultivation of sorghum with eatable grain - "SORIZ”:increase and planting new seeds of sorghum with eatable grain - SORIZ. Group SORIZ can replace rice. • New maize/corn hybrids "waxyl" and "owx1”: resistant to various diseases, pest and climate changes, with high productivity and resistance to drought. • New corn hybrids adapted to different climatic zones, RM: Porumbeni – MRf 176 and FAO 170 (early corn hybrids that are resistant and adapted to the northern zones of Moldova), the performance is 30% higher than of the Republic of Belarus hybrids). The main innovative technologies in AIC Moldova

17. Food industry The approval of high category seeds for the new varieties of tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill.) Innovative technology for cultivation of the aromatic-spicy varieties of species needed for the production of salt and flavored food oil High category seeds of sorghum with a comestible grain – SORIZ Clean technologies for fish cooking

18. Seedlings of high quality fruits "virus free"(biological production of cheaper high-quality plants “virus free”). • New species of fruit trees seedlings "Migdal”: new varieties of local almonds (simultaneously with the creation of gardens). • New varieties of onion seeds of higher categories, peppers and cabbage: multiplication of seeds of high quality classes and introduction of new technological elements of onions, sweet peppers, cabbage growing. With high productivity, resistant to climatic conditions of Moldova, to diseases andpests. • Innovative technologies of mushrooms cultivation on vegetable waste: technology for growing high quality mushrooms using the latest cost-effective techniques of production. The main innovative technologies of AIC Moldova (continued)

19. Food industry Keeping the pure horticultural products in a controlled atmosphere Apples drying technology Jams of fruit and berries with a low sugar component and increased biological value Bio-humus production by controlling and regulating the thermal conditions of the technological process and its application in agriculture

20. The technology of production of high category pork meat with special flavour: implementation of ecological technologies using a combination of food and diets for groups of animals. • A new variety of fish - "Pelingas”: an innovative type with a high rate of development that helps to improve the environment of fresh water ponds. The main innovative technologies of AIC Moldova (continued):

21. Livestock 5, Miorita str. tel: 88-25-60 fax: 88-25-60 Implementation of the Holstein breed in the center of the Republic of Moldova www.aitt.md Industrial exploitation of lots of breeders of the created breeds of carp

22. The main directions of innovation activity increasing at all stages of innovation process in AIC: accelerated development of innovations that meet the needs of agricultural production;awareness of agricultural producers with the best scientific achievements, recommended for implementation;selection of priority areas for development of scientific advances in agricultural production.

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