Conceptual distinction between agricultural innovation and rural innovation: implications for scientific research and public policy

Octavio T. Barrera-Perales, Ana L. Burgos · 2022 · Innovation and Development

Summary. This paper distinguishes agricultural innovation from rural innovation as separate conceptual approaches. Agricultural innovation focuses on farming technology and competitiveness, while rural innovation emphasizes endogenous development and social change. Analysis of Mexican research trends (2014-2018) and policies (2013-2018) shows that scientific work addressed both approaches, but government policy only pursued agricultural innovation despite widespread rural marginalization. The authors argue that recognizing these distinctions improves research clarity and enables policymakers to design interventions addressing rural inequality.

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@article{barrera-perales-2022-conceptual-distinction-between-agricultural-innovation,
  title   = {Conceptual distinction between agricultural innovation and rural innovation: implications for scientific research and public policy},
  author  = {Octavio T. Barrera-Perales and Ana L. Burgos},
  journal = {Innovation and Development},
  year    = {2022},
  doi     = {10.1080/2157930x.2022.2049534},
  url     = {https://doi.org/10.1080/2157930x.2022.2049534}
}

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DOI

10.1080/2157930x.2022.2049534

Countries

Mexico

Regions

North America

Categories

innovation-theory, policy, regional-innovation-systems

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2026-04-28