Support for Market-Driven Adaptive Research (SMAR)

The purpose is to develop strengthened province-based agricultural R & D capacity that is market and client-driven and effectively transferring knowledge to end-users. A feature of this Subprogram is integration with other subprograms on enhanced smallholder production and marketing and strengthened private sector agribusiness development.

There are three delivery components of the SMAR subprogram. The first, Adaptive Research and Development will fund province-based organisations funded to implement high priority demand-driven

R&D projects with international technical support. Priorities for these projects are being identified through workshops of industry, farmer groups, government and researchers and through institutional and market assessments. A second component, will establish improved linkages and more effective knowledge transfer processes between R&D providers and extension providers. New extension media and methods to assist in dissemination of R&D outcomes will be piloted in the field. The third component, on institutional development, will assist with the development of optimal R&D planning and budget allocation policies and procedures, assist in human resources development and upgrade infrastructure and equipment

•Current active ACIAR SADI projects
•Concluded ACIAR SADI projects
•Final reports from ACIAR SADI projects
•Fact sheets - updates for the ACIAR-SADI program.