Farming systems research : a retrospective consideration of the importance of ecological scale and stakeholder participation
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2006
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IDRC, Ottawa, ON, CA
Abstract
Farming systems research (FSR) has evolved into a participatory approach uniquely suited for addressing the technical and institutional challenges associated with regional development. This report summarizes its’ evolution over 35 years, from on-farm research directed at single commodities or factors of production, to cropping and farming systems research that lend themselves to include watershed management and ecoregional research. The authors focus on several key changes in the practice of FSR, such as the effect of broadening research boundaries and the inclusion of environmental and health concerns in the research agenda.
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FARMING SYSTEMS, ON-FARM RESEARCH, FARMERS, RESEARCH CENTRES, PARTICIPATORY RESEARCH, ECOSYSTEMS, RESEARCH METHODS, HISTORICAL ANALYSIS, SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE, REGIONAL COOPERATION, COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS, REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT, GLOBAL SOUTH, AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH, FARMER PARTICIPATORY RESEARCH