Highlighting the Retro Side of Innovation and its Potential for Regime Change in Agriculture

M. Stuiver · 2006 · Research in rural sociology and development

Summary. Farmer innovations based on rediscovering forgotten traditional knowledge create viable alternatives to dominant modern food systems. Two case studies reveal niche formation where old and new knowledge combine effectively. These retro innovations offer significant potential for rural development and can challenge prevailing food regimes. Social scientists are essential for understanding how these alternative knowledge systems influence agricultural practice.

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Stuiver, M.. (2006). Highlighting the Retro Side of Innovation and its Potential for Regime Change in Agriculture. Research in rural sociology and development. https://doi.org/10.1016/s1057-1922(06)12007-7

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DOI: 10.1016/s1057-1922(06)12007-7
Categories: food-systems, innovation-theory, regional-innovation-systems
Added: 2026-04-28