Offered Papers Theme C: Delivering the Benefits from Grassland
Description
The objective was to enhance the rate of uptake of research and development (R & D) in the context of the whole farm business. This paper reports on two pilot projects - SWARD (South West Agricultural and Rural Development - Devon and Cornwall) and GARD (Gloucestershire Agricultural and Rural Development). The projects were focused on improving the quality of decision making at a time of change, through the provision of R & D results and information within an integrated group support service. Key aspects of the approach are outlined below.
Citation
Thomson, D. J. and Smith, R., "Technology Transfer Through a Network of Producer Groups" (2023). IGC Proceedings (1993-2023). 151.
https://uknowledge.uky.edu/igc/20/themeC/151
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Technology Transfer Through a Network of Producer Groups
The objective was to enhance the rate of uptake of research and development (R & D) in the context of the whole farm business. This paper reports on two pilot projects - SWARD (South West Agricultural and Rural Development - Devon and Cornwall) and GARD (Gloucestershire Agricultural and Rural Development). The projects were focused on improving the quality of decision making at a time of change, through the provision of R & D results and information within an integrated group support service. Key aspects of the approach are outlined below.
