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Enhancing innovation in agriculture at the policy level: The potential contribution of Technology Assessment

Frank M. Vanclay, A. Wendy Russell, Julie Kimber · 2012 · Land Use Policy

Summary. Technology Assessment is a policy tool that evaluates how new technologies affect society, helping governments and agricultural industries make better decisions about which innovations to support. The authors argue that TA can improve agricultural innovation across the entire value chain—from farms to policy—by identifying which technologies deserve endorsement, what regulations are needed, and how to address public concerns about sustainability and social acceptance.

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Vanclay, F. M., Russell, A. W., & Kimber, J.. (2012). Enhancing innovation in agriculture at the policy level: The potential contribution of Technology Assessment. Land Use Policy. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.landusepol.2012.08.004

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DOI
10.1016/j.landusepol.2012.08.004
Countries
Netherlands, Australia
Regions
Europe, Oceania
Categories
agtech, policy, general-innovation
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2026-10-01