Opdenbosch, Harold
- Department of Economics, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
Abstract
Purpose:This study aims to assess the role of advisors in facilitating the upscaling of carbon farming (CF) in Swedish agriculture.Methodology:Q-methodology is used with a sample of 32 livestock producers, complemented by a participatory approach involving stakeholder engagement.Findings:Three perspectives are identified, each highlighting a specific upscaling challenge: 1) insufficient information, echoing the lack of awareness, incentives, and advice surrounding new policy objectives; 2) implementation challenges, underscoring the complexities in managing and following up on innovations; and 3) competing priorities, highlighting how economic considerations influence farmers' decision-making.Practical implication:The results provide policy recommendations aimed at building technical capacity in advisory services, developing robust monitoring, reporting, and verification systems, and strengthening incentives and communication strategies.Theoretical implication:The Triggering Change Model is expanded to include the role of advisors at each stage of the decision-making process that farmers experience when adopting innovations, increasing the understanding of their significance in mitigation efforts.Originality/value:CF has recently gained significant policy attention in the Common Agricultural Policy due to the urgency of climate change, with advisors expected to play a crucial role in their upscaling within the Agricultural Knowledge and Innovation System, making this study particularly relevant for its achievement.
Keywords
Agricultural knowledge and innovation system; advisory services; lcimate mitigation; innovation; livestock production; triggering change model
Published in
Journal of Agricultural Education and Extension
2025
SLU Authors
Hansson, Helena
- Department of Economics, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
- Department of Economics, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
Nordström Källström, Helena
- Department of Urban and Rural Development, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
- Department of Urban and Rural Development, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
Manevska Tasevska, Gordana
- Department of Economics, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
- Department of Economics, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
UKÄ Subject classification
Agricultural Economics and Management and Rural development
Environmental Economics and Management
Publication identifier
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/1389224X.2025.2533173
Permanent link to this page (URI)
https://res.slu.se/id/publ/143108