EIP-AGRI Brochure Agricultural Knowledge and Innovation Systems

Approaches to knowledge exchange, learning and innovation in agriculture are rapidly evolving. Nowadays, new and better ways to share knowledge and expertise are essential to keep agriculture and food production competitive and rural areas vibrant in the 21st century. Thanks to the EIP-AGRI “interactive innovation model”, knowledge is now co-created by farmers, scientists, advisers, enterprises, NGOs, etc. The term Agricultural Knowledge and Innovation Systems (AKIS) is used to describe the whole knowledge exchange system: the ways people and organisations interact within a country or a region. AKIS can include farming practice, businesses, authorities, research, etc. and can vary a lot, depending on the country or sector. This brochure provides examples, tools and tips for farmers, advisers and researchers wishing to improve the way they work together, and to make EU farms more profitable, sustainable and productive. Slovenian translation courtesy of the Division of the Secretariat-General of the Government of the Republic of Slovenia.