Current challenges and developments related to management of mixed cropping systems : System analysis

Abstract

In this report we provide a system analysis of agricultural practices and developments at three interacting levels: the wider context or socio-technical landscape (macro level), the 'status quo' of current agricultural characteristics or socio-technical regime (meso level) and innovations that emerge in technological niches (micro level). This analysis describes the many (sustainability) challenges that current agriculture faces and focuses on mixed cropping systems as an alternative, sustainable agricultural system to deal with these challenges.

Transition pathways for smart mixed cropping systems : PPS Agros

“…Based on the system analysis of current trends and challenges in arable farming systems (Bulten et al, 2022), The scenario workshop was held on the morning of 25 November 2021 at WUR Field Crops in Lelystad, just in between COVID restrictions that prohibited in-person meetings. The 15 participants represented several stakeholder groups: farmers, farmers' representatives, research, policy and technology experts.…”