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Insights into adoption of farming practices through multiple lenses: an innovation systems approach

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  • Elizabeth Clarke
  • Tamara M. Jackson
  • Khamlouang Keoka
  • Viengsavanh Phimphachanvongsod
  • Pheng Sengxua
  • Phetsamone Simali
  • Len J. Wade

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A complex systems approach to innovation provides rich insights into the drivers, barriers, and key elements for innovation in rural systems. Through a case study of dry direct seeding (DDS) in smallholder systems in Laos, this article reveals a “perfect storm” of challenges and opportunities resulting in rapid adoption. Labour shortage, climate variability, and machinery availability are key factors. The lessons for the research and development community are that; every local system and situation is unique; focusing on one set of factors is never sufficient; and that timelines for change may be long and require persistence and longer term commitment from donors.

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  • Elizabeth Clarke & Tamara M. Jackson & Khamlouang Keoka & Viengsavanh Phimphachanvongsod & Pheng Sengxua & Phetsamone Simali & Len J. Wade, 2018. "Insights into adoption of farming practices through multiple lenses: an innovation systems approach," Development in Practice, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 28(8), pages 983-998, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:cdipxx:v:28:y:2018:i:8:p:983-998
    DOI: 10.1080/09614524.2018.1504890
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    1. Cock, James & Prager, Steven & Meinke, Holger & Echeverria, Ruben, 2022. "Labour productivity: The forgotten yield gap," Agricultural Systems, Elsevier, vol. 201(C).

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