Research Stimulus Fund (RSF)
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, and 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.
- Research Projects Funded by RSF:
- All RSF Funded Projects
- Agri-Environment Projects
- Plant Production & Health Projects
- Animal Production & Health Projects
- Rural Economy Projects
Current Calls:
