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
Global goals (SDG)
SDG2 Zero hunger
SDG9 Industry, innovation and infrastructure
SDG13 Climate action
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