Project background

This project aims to improve the strategic network behaviour of farmers in order to exploit the potential of existing innovation networks optimally and achieve effective innovations.

Goal:

* Promoting innovation in Flemish agriculture through networking

How:

* Active support of case studies:

* hemp and miscanthus

* Producers Organisation in dairy farming handy tools in a booklet

* Development of a toolkit: combination of practical tips, tools and

Who:

* Ghent University, Department of Agricultural Economics

* ILVO, Unit Agriculture and Society

Duration:

* 01/10/2014 – 09/30/2016

Funding:

* 90% IWT (Agency for Innovation by Science and Technology)

* 10% co-financing

Partners:

PCG, Inagro, ILVO Plant, Farmer’s, Good for Wood door, Versele Laga, GrowAbric