Soil governance in the transition towards a sustainable bioeconomy–A review
N Juerges, B Hansjürgens - Journal of Cleaner Production, 2018 - Elsevier
Soils are a fundamental factor in the transition towards a sustainable bioeconomy. In this
context, society depends on fertile soils and their long-term maintenance because of their …
context, society depends on fertile soils and their long-term maintenance because of their …
Exchanges among farmers' collectives in support of sustainable agriculture: From review to reconceptualization
Successful sustainable transitions require an understanding of the drivers and resources
needed to support the required changes. While the importance of farmers' collectives in …
needed to support the required changes. While the importance of farmers' collectives in …
Information networks that generate economic value: A study on clusters of adopters of new or improved technologies and practices among oil palm growers in Mexico
N Aguilar-Gallegos, M Muñoz-Rodríguez… - Agricultural …, 2015 - Elsevier
The area under cultivation of oil palm has undergone considerable growth in Mexico, but
yields are far below their potential. This is related to the low rate of adoption of new or …
yields are far below their potential. This is related to the low rate of adoption of new or …
The importance of proximity dimensions in agricultural knowledge and innovation systems: The case of banana disease management in Rwanda
CONTEXT Social networks play an important role in the diffusion of knowledge, and farmers
draw on their personal networks to enhance their adaptive capacity to shocks. Different …
draw on their personal networks to enhance their adaptive capacity to shocks. Different …
An exploration of individual, social and material factors influencing water pollution mitigation behaviours within the farming community
Diffuse pollution of watercourses from agriculture represents a complex and persistent
environmental problem in the UK. This paper provides insights into why UK policy …
environmental problem in the UK. This paper provides insights into why UK policy …
Collective action in Localized Agrifood Systems: An analysis by the social networks and the proximities. Study of a Serrano cheese producers' association in the …
Collective action within territorial organizations is complex. Initiatives often collapse from a
lack of understanding of relational dynamics and logics of action. This article proposes a …
lack of understanding of relational dynamics and logics of action. This article proposes a …
Relational drivers of the agroecological transition: An analysis of farmer trajectories in the Limagne plain, France
E Polge, H Pagès - Agricultural Systems, 2022 - Elsevier
CONTEXT The social network analysis of farmers who have adopted agroecological
practices give the possibility to identify which actors are involved in the agroecological …
practices give the possibility to identify which actors are involved in the agroecological …
Local inter-farm cooperation: A hidden potential for the agroecological transition in northern agricultures
V Lucas, P Gasselin… - … and sustainable food …, 2019 - Taylor & Francis
ABSTRACT In the Global North, local inter-farm cooperation offers opportunities for farmers
to better access and manage equipment, labor and material resources. Yet, its potential to …
to better access and manage equipment, labor and material resources. Yet, its potential to …
How could social media support farmers concerned with sustainability issues?
Purpose This article aims to contribute to building an understanding of how social media
may support farmers in transition to a more sustainable agriculture. Methodology we used a …
may support farmers in transition to a more sustainable agriculture. Methodology we used a …
Social capital factors affecting uptake of sustainable soil management practices: a literature review
Soil quality is in decline in many parts of the world, in part due to the intensification of
agricultural practices. Whilst economic instruments and regulations can help incentivise …
agricultural practices. Whilst economic instruments and regulations can help incentivise …