Research
FAR's research programs are carried out in cooperation with the IPNI agronomic staff. Composed of highly capable, respected scientists, that are strategically located throughout the world, the staff work closely with stakeholders on projects to help in monitoring research and assist in the interpretation and extension of results.
Focus
- FAR research focuses on factors that limit crop production or that have the potential to impact the environment.
- FAR research addresses all plant nutrients and practices like tillage, residue management, crop rotation, plant population and crop protection.
- FAR research initiatives address complex questions related to cropping systems, food production and crop quality, and environmental stewardship.
Advantages
- FAR pays no overhead to universities on supported research.
- FAR grants are often used as "seed money" to draw additional funding to a researcher.
- FAR grants can complement ongoing university research programs.
- FAR continues to fund "production agriculture" research to help offset the significant loss of federal and state funds.
- FAR leverages contributor dollars to attract grants from government agencies, checkoff programs, and other sources.