OAFT FAQ These questions address common concerns surrounding agri-food biotechnology. Contact OAFT if you have suggestions for adding to these questions.
About OAFT OAFT AS A CATALYST BRINGS PARTNERS INVOLVED TOGETHER LOWERS ACTIVATION ENERGY REQUIRED FOR REACTION TO TAKE PLACE NOT CONSUMED IN THE REACTIONS INVOLVED IN MANY REACTIONS A LITTLE GOES A LONG WAY Ontario Agri-Food Technologies is a not-for-profit organization with members from farm associations, academia, industry and governments. We focus on Ontario’s
General News Industry News:This section features Agriculture, Biotechnology, Ag-Genetics and Ag-Bioinformatics Industry information. 1800 sources are queried by CanBiotech to provide relevant information. News changes every hour in the original portlet. Use the maximize button to see all new items under each portlet-to be saved for a set period of time to be determined by CanBiotech. Science News:This section features
Our Strategy OAFT’s goal is to become the focal point for the coordination of Ontario’s drive to research, develop and commercialize new technologies in Ontario. We do that by: Developing, supporting and coordinating research programs among Ontario institutions. Assisting in the commercialization of biotechnology products. Stimulating awareness, acceptance and use of biotechnologies by the Agri-food
Tools Search Tools:These search tools are ideal for both research and competitive intelligence. Use the CiteLine Tool to search the web for biotechnology and medical-specific information.Search the web using various Search Engines categorized by CanBiotech.Use the Dictionary Tool to search various general, biotechnology and medical dictionaries.
Dedicated to Success Ontario’s Agri-Food sector is in the quality, not quantity business. Achieving that goal requires researchers, marketers and experts in production scaling. Part of the OAFT’s mandate is to be your gateway to this diverse range of experiences and skill sets. Our personel database can help you achieve your goals by supplying expertise
Research Resources Journals: Use the journal tab to access Canadian journals and newsletters, Agriculture-specific journals, animal sciences journals, food sciences journal and other general biotech journals. You will be linked to the corresponding e-journal site. White Papers: OAFT will post various relevant white papers under each of the subject tabs available. These white papers link to
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The Future is Here and Now Ontario’s economy is undergoing a rapid shift from resource-based to knowledge-based industries like Agri-food and our research infrastructure is world class. Ontario is also a manufacturing cluster region where agricultural commodities are processed into preferred, high-quality consumer foods and agriculture-derived industrial products. With university, provincial government and federal government
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