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For an applied research institute, the important subjects are at the crossroads of the biological, ecological, economic and social sciences, and the questions being asked by actors in society.
The mobilisation of INRA teams, needed for better understanding, diagnosis and innovation in the face of the agronomic challenges of the 21st century, can be seen throughout this report. Internally, the main programmes are the source of creativity in the great challenges of food safety and security. In 2010, the opportunity to be a part of investment for the future aroused stronger territorial involvement with the universities, and innovatory projects with agricultural industries and enterprises.
In parallel, with the introduction in France of national alliances in health, energy and the environment, INRA is helping to advance scientific response to the demands from society. And lastly, the Institute is actively involved in AGREENIUM, strengthening the international scope of French education and research in agronomy and veterinary science and its part in development. The year 2010 is ending in debate with our supervising ministries on the objectives contract for the next five years. This will define the framework and instruments that will be needed to put our science policy into action.
High quality research that reflects the concerns of the public, that enlightens local and global policies, that produces innovations: this is targeted science.
Marion Guillou
President of INRA
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