Encouraging system learning in two poultry subsectors

Mierlo, Barbara van; Janssen, A.J.H.; Leenstra, F.R.; Weeghel, Ellen van

doi:10.1016/j.agsy.2012.10.002

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“…This confirms the benefits of collective system analyses using an innovation systems perspective to identify and address structural changes in the AIS (Bremmer et al, 2014;van Mierlo et al, 2010;van Mierlo et al, 2013). It also suggests that such collective system analyses can enable identification of actions that may address underpinning institutional logics with the intention of enhancing the performance of the AIS.…”

Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 54%

“…Such collective systemlevel learning towards transformative structural changes has previously been observed in the Dutch poultry (van Mierlo et al, 2013) andagricultural (van Mierlo et al, 2010) sectors. This system-level learning has already increased networking and coordination of activities among the CfC to support co-innovation; however, actions planned tend to be at the innovation project level, rather than the AIS level.…”

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confidence: 91%

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Triggering system innovation in agricultural innovation systems: Initial insights from a community for change in New Zealand

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This article describes a process for stimulating engagement among change agents to develop a shared understanding of systemic problems in the agricultural innovation system (AIS), challenge prevalent institutional logics and identify actions they might undertake to stimulate system innovation. The process included (i) multiple actors from the AIS, (ii) reflexivity regarding underlying institutional logics, (iii) an iterative process of practical experimentation to challenge current practices and (iv) actions to encourage generative collaboration. Problem structuring supported change agents' development of a shared understanding of systemic problems and the role that interrelationships, perspectives and boundaries play in reinforcing or destabilizing current practices and institutional logics. Involving multiple actors from the AIS in challenging underlying institutional logics and encouraging collaboration appeared to stimulate project-level actions and recognition of wider AIS barriers. Collective system analyses for addressing structural changes, including the potential for system innovation, were beneficial. Simultaneously resolving innovation project actions with AIS actions remains a challenge.

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Triggering system innovation in agricultural innovation systems: Initial insights from a community for change in New Zealand

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“…Our idea of a learning process organized specifically for the seasonal growers is supported by the findings of (van Mierlo et al, 2013), who organized researcher-facilitated systemlearning workshops for actors from the value chains in two Dutch poultry subsectors. The authors concluded that seeking completeness by trying to bring all relevant value chain actors to the table at the same time may not be the best option for system learning.…”

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confidence: 98%

“…In system learning, the system perspective helps reduce the threat that single actors are blamed and held responsible for the perceived problems (van Mierlo et al, 2013). In practice it is, however, often hard for people participating in a given activity to understand its tacit, embedded systemic nature and the relations between its elements.…”

Section: Making Growers the Owner Of Their Innovationmentioning

confidence: 99%

Generating transformative agency among horticultural producers: An activity-theoretical approach to transforming Integrated Pest Management

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Engeström

2015

Agricultural Systems

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“…The question is, however, whether a collaborative approach can sufficiently support pioneers in developing and implementing sustainable livestock concepts, and hence facilitate a transition towards more sustainable livestock production. Although collaborative processes to develop agricultural innovations have been described in the literature, it is mainly focused on the collaborative process itself by studying the role of stakeholders, social learning, innovation networks and design processes (Hermans, Stuiver, Beers, & Kok, 2013;Hermans, van Apeldoorn, Stuiver, & Kok, 2013;Klerkx et al, 2012;Le Gal et al, 2011;van Mierlo, Janssen, Leenstra, & van Weeghel, 2013;Neef & Neubert, 2011). Little attention has been paid to the role of collaborative approaches in overcoming the challenges in the development of sustainable livestock concepts and their implementation in practice.…”

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The role of collaborations in the development and implementation of sustainable livestock concepts in The Netherlands

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Carsjens

Eilers³

2016

International Journal of Agricultural Sustainability

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This paper discusses the role of collaborations in the development and implementation of sustainable livestock farming. The study reflects upon the experiences with two innovative pig farming concepts in the Netherlands that aim to address sustainability-related concerns regarding the economic viability, environmental impact and social responsibility of livestock production. The findings show that collaborations can result in smarter and innovative solutions and provide support in the development of more sustainable farming concepts. The study also shows that collaborations do not safeguard the implementing of these concepts in practice. Pioneers are confronted with higher production costs and the complex context of agricultural policies and regulations. These pioneering efforts are, however, the seeds for change, and the key ingredient for a transition towards more sustainable production. We rely upon their innovations, social networks and learning experiences in the transition towards more sustainable production. Therefore, pioneers need to be protected from market influences and regulatory barriers, and supported by intermediaries when developing novelties for a more sustainable agriculture. The findings emphasize the need for more knowledge exchange and understanding between farmers, policy-makers and researchers to navigate towards a more sustainable agriculture in the future.

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Encouraging system learning in two poultry subsectors

Cited by 32 publications

References 23 publications

Triggering system innovation in agricultural innovation systems: Initial insights from a community for change in New Zealand

Triggering system innovation in agricultural innovation systems: Initial insights from a community for change in New Zealand

Generating transformative agency among horticultural producers: An activity-theoretical approach to transforming Integrated Pest Management

The role of collaborations in the development and implementation of sustainable livestock concepts in The Netherlands

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