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
in 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
Selectiongenetic
*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
Technicaltechnological
and industrial
*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
Organizational –
managerial and
economical
*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
Socio-ecological
*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
Applied technological researches in AIC of
Moldova are developed in the following
directions:
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agriculture, land amelioration, water and forestry;
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crop and plant protection;
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livestock and veterinary medicine;
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mechanization, electrification and automation of
production;
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storage and processing of agricultural products.
The peculiarities of innovation process in the
AIC of Moldova:
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different types of agricultural products and processed products,
significant difference in technologies of their cultivation and
production;
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territorial fragmentation of agricultural production and large
differentiation in production conditions;
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difference in period of production for certain types of agricultural
products and processed products;
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dependence of emerging technologies on natural and weather
conditions;
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lack of a clear and evidence-based organizational - economic
mechanism of technology transfer in agricultural sector.
Coordination and implementation of innovation
activity mechanisms in Moldova
Agency for Innovation and Technology Transfer (AITT) –
coordinator of innovative and technology transfer activities in
Moldova (2007):
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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
30
27
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25
22
20
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15
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10
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6
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5
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2008
2009
STP "Academica"
2010
STP "INAGRO"
2011
II "Inovatorul"
Scientific and technological park “INAGRO”
Scientific and technological park “INAGRO” was created
in 2008.
The purpose of its creating - transfer of agricultural
technologies AIC, Moldova
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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”
Created in 2008 by
Council for Science and Technological Development
Hot. no. 155, July 17, 2008
Administrator– LLC „AGROECOPROD”
Number of residents: 14
Specialisation: Intensive and environmental agriculture
● Specialized equipment
☼ Over 107 ha of arable land
☼ Over 12,000 m2 spaces / offices
Indicators 2011
☼Over 5000 m2 lands / processing
Innovative production volume : 21 945 163,00 lei
Investments : 12 429 899.00 lei
New jobs created : 36
● Irrigation system
● Primary processing equipment
The main activities of the scientifictechnological park (STP) “INAGRO”:
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.
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Achievements of the scientific and technological
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
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31
30
22
25
20
18
20
16
12
15
10
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6
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2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
Human, natural and information resources application for sustainable development
Biomedicine, pharmaceutics, maintenance and fortification of human’s health
Agricultural biotechnologies, soil fertility and food security
Nanotechnology, industrial engineering, new products and materials
Improving the efficiency of the energy sector and energy security, including through the use of renewable
resources
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
"Agricultural biotechnologies, soil fertility and food security"
The main innovative technologies
in AIC Moldova
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Innovative product "FOLIAR PLUS”, used in viticulture for
stimulation of grapes productivity (improves performance yield with
15-20%).
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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.
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New maize/corn hybrids "waxyl" and "owx1”: resistant
to various diseases, pest and climate
productivity and resistance to drought.
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changes,
with
high
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 industry
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
The approval of high category
seeds for the new varieties of
tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum
Mill.)
Clean technologies for fish cooking
The main innovative technologies of AIC
Moldova (continued)
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Seedlings of high quality fruits "virus free" (biological
production of cheaper high-quality plants “virus free”).
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New species of fruit trees seedlings "Migdal”: new
varieties of local almonds (simultaneously with the creation of
gardens).
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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.
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Innovative technologies of mushrooms cultivation on
vegetable
mushrooms
production.
waste:
using
technology for growing high quality
the latest cost-effective techniques of
Food 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
AIC Moldova (continued):
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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.
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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.
5, Miorita str.
tel: 88-25-60
fax: 88-25-60
www.aitt.md
Livestock
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
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.
Thank you for your attention!
alex_stratan@yahoo.com