The Power of Experience: Farmers' Knowledge and Sustainable Innovations in Agriculture

M. Stuiver, Cees Leeuwis, J.D. van der Ploeg · 2004 · Socio-Environmental Systems Modeling

Summary. Farmers' knowledge plays a crucial role in developing sustainable agricultural innovations. The paper outlines why farmer expertise matters, explains how it differs from scientific knowledge, and proposes practical methods for scientists and farmers to collaborate effectively. It concludes by identifying institutional changes needed in agricultural knowledge systems to support this integration.

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Stuiver, M., Leeuwis, C., & Ploeg, J. V. D.. (2004). The Power of Experience: Farmers' Knowledge and Sustainable Innovations in Agriculture. Socio-Environmental Systems Modeling. https://research.wur.nl/en/publications/the-power-of-experience-farmers-knowledge-and-sustainable-innovat

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