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

The innovative development process The innovative development process in Moldovain Moldova

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.

Classification of types of innovations in AIC

Classification of types of innovations in AIC

Technical- technological and industrial

Technical- technological and industrial

Selection-genetic

Selection-genetic

Organizational –managerial and

economical

Organizational –managerial and

economical

Socio-ecologicalSocio-ecological

*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

*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

*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

*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

*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

*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

*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 cultivationtechnologies foragricultural crops *New industrializedtechnology for livestock

*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 cultivationtechnologies foragricultural crops *New industrializedtechnology for livestock

Applied technological researches in AIC of Applied technological researches in AIC of Moldova are developed in the following Moldova are developed in the following

directions:directions:

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.

The peculiarities of innovation process in the The peculiarities of innovation process in the

AIC of Moldova:AIC of Moldova:

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.

Coordination and implementation of innovation Coordination and implementation of innovation

activity mechanisms in Moldovaactivity mechanisms in Moldova 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.

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

Scientific and technological park Scientific and technological park ““INAGROINAGRO””

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”

Indicators 2011

Innovative production volume : 21 945 163,00 lei

Investments : 12 429 899.00 lei

New jobs created : 36

● Specialized equipment

● Irrigation system

● Primary processing equipment

Created in 2008 byCouncil for Science and Technological Development

Hot. no. 155, July 17, 2008

Administrator– LLC „AGROECOPROD”Number of residents: 14

Specialisation: Intensive and environmental agriculture

☼ Over 107 ha of arable land

☼ Over 12,000 m2 spaces / offices

☼Over 5000 m2 lands / processing

The main activities of the scientific-The main activities of the scientific-

technological park (STP) technological park (STP) ““INAGROINAGRO””:: 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.

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

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

The dynamics of technology transfer projects in accordance with strategic directions in the period

2005- 2011

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

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

The main innovative technologies The main innovative technologies

in AIC Moldovain AIC Moldova 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).

Food industryFood industryInnovative technology for cultivation of the aromatic-spicy varieties of species needed for the production of salt and flavored food oil

The approval of high category seeds for the new varieties of tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill.)

High category seeds of sorghum with a comestible grain – SORIZ

Clean technologies for fish cooking

The main innovative technologies of AIC The main innovative technologies of AIC Moldova (Moldova (continuedcontinued))

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 and pests. Innovative technologies of mushrooms cultivation on

vegetable waste: technology for growing high quality mushrooms

using the latest cost-effective techniques of production.

Food industryFood industry

Apples drying technology

Jams of fruit and berries with a low sugar component and increased biological value

Keeping the pure horticultural products in a controlled atmosphere

Bio-humus production by controlling and regulating the thermal conditions of the technological process and its application in agriculture

The main innovative technologies of The main innovative technologies of

AIC Moldova (AIC Moldova (continuedcontinued):):

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.

LivestockLivestock5, Miorita str.tel: 88-25-60fax: 88-25-60www.aitt.md

Implementation of the Holstein breed in the center of the Republic of Moldova

Industrial exploitation of lots of breeders of the created breeds of carp

accelerated development of innovationsaccelerated development of innovations that meet the that meet the needs of agricultural production;needs of agricultural production;

awareness of agricultural producersawareness of agricultural producers with the best with the best scientific achievements, recommended for scientific achievements, recommended for

implementation;implementation;

selection of priority areas for development of scientific selection of priority areas for development of scientific

advancesadvances in agricultural production. in agricultural production.

The main directions of innovation activity The main directions of innovation activity increasing at all stages of innovation increasing at all stages of innovation

process in AIC:process in AIC:

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