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Innovation Systems: Implications for agricultural policy and practice

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  • Hall, Andrew
  • Mytelka, Lynn
  • Oyeyinka, Banji

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Farmers and businesses need to adapt constantly if they are to survive and compete in the rapidly evolving environment associated with the contemporary agricultural sector. Rethinking agricultural research as part of a dynamic system of innovation could help to design ways of creating and sustaining conditions that will support the process of adaptation and innovation. This approach involves developing the working styles and practices of individuals and organizations and the incentives, support structures and policy environments that encourage innovation. Previous efforts to support agricultural sector innovation largely targeted agricultural policy and research organizations. The systems approach recognizes that innovation takes place through the interaction of a broader set of organizations and activities. These patterns of interaction and working styles and practices – or institutions as they are referred to by social scientists – need to adapt continuously if they are to meet the changing demands of the evolving agricultural sector. Institutional learning is central to this process and will ensure research organizations remain relevant and continue to introduce innovations that impact positively on the livelihoods of the poor.

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  • Hall, Andrew & Mytelka, Lynn & Oyeyinka, Banji, 2005. "Innovation Systems: Implications for agricultural policy and practice," ILAC Briefs 52512, Institutional Learning and Change (ILAC) Initiative.
    • Handle: RePEc:ags:ilacbr:52512
    DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.52512
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    1. Donnet, M. Laura & Hellin, Jonathan & Riis-Jacobsen, Jens, 2012. "Linking Agricultural Research with the Agribusiness Community from a Pro-Poor Perspective: the Importance of Human Capital Development," International Food and Agribusiness Management Review, International Food and Agribusiness Management Association, vol. 15(A), pages 1-5, June.
    2. Sungur, Onur & Keskin, Hidayet, 2012. "Bölgesel İnovasyon Sistemleri: Başarı Koşulları ve Politika Çıkarımları [Regional Innovation Systems: Success Factors and Policy Implications]," MPRA Paper 51835, University Library of Munich, Germany, revised 05 Nov 2012.
    3. Padel, Susanne & Vaarst, Mette & Zaralis, Konstantinos, 2015. "Supporting Innovation in Organic Agriculture: A European Perspective Using Experience from the SOLID Project," Sustainable Agriculture Research, Canadian Center of Science and Education, vol. 4(3 Special).
    4. Hartwich, Frank & Alexaki, Anastasia & Baptista, Rene, 2007. "Innovation systems governance in Bolivia: Lessons for agricultural innovation policies," IFPRI discussion papers 732, International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI).
    5. Seguin, Rose & Lefsrud, Mark G. & Delormier, Treena & Adamowski, Jan, 2021. "Assessing constraints to agricultural development in circumpolar Canada through an innovation systems lens," Agricultural Systems, Elsevier, vol. 194(C).

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