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Responsible scaling in regional agricultural innovation systems: A network-based analytical framework

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  • Duan, Min
  • Chen, Li
  • Sun, Yufan
  • Tan, Tao
  • Feng, Shuyi

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Innovation diffusion in regional agricultural systems remains uneven, often excluding smallholders and agricultural SMEs from scaling processes. Traditional models inadequately explain how knowledge spillovers translate into adaptive actions by diverse actors. Understanding these micro-mechanisms is essential for inclusive and sustainable agricultural transformation.

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  • Duan, Min & Chen, Li & Sun, Yufan & Tan, Tao & Feng, Shuyi, 2026. "Responsible scaling in regional agricultural innovation systems: A network-based analytical framework," Agricultural Systems, Elsevier, vol. 231(C).
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:agisys:v:231:y:2026:i:c:s0308521x25002586
    DOI: 10.1016/j.agsy.2025.104518
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