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Presentation of the best practice models - the Advanced Country Group

Presentation of the best practice models - the Advanced Country Group. Best practices (ACG). 34 best practices from ACG ( DE, ES, FI, IT, NL, PT) Presented in the meetings In addition about 130 best practices in the Q1 answers Both ACG and DCG groups. Methodology. Content analysis:

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Presentation of the best practice models - the Advanced Country Group

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  1. Presentation of the best practice models - the Advanced Country Group

  2. Best practices (ACG) • 34 best practices from ACG (DE, ES, FI, IT, NL, PT) • Presented in the meetings • In addition about 130 best practices in the Q1 answers • Both ACG and DCG groups

  3. Methodology • Content analysis: • Reading through the best practices gathered • Finding common factors • Grouping

  4. Problem-solving practices • Most of the best practices arise from the existing problems in the practice • Also scientific problems or needs for research from earlier experiences • Developing new methods for solving problems • Country-related problems • Common problems in EU

  5. Some examples of problem-solving • Strategies for the control of Vicia hirsuta in Organic Farming (Germany) • Best seeding rate for cereal mixture partner when grown with winter pea (Germany) • Selenium in cow feeding (Finland)

  6. Networking • Several best practices emphasized the networking of the different actors • Working groups (advisors, advisors-farmers, researchers-farmers) • Farmers´ networks • International projects on common problems • Towards participatory research

  7. Some examples of networking • Organic Knowledge Network (Finland) • Working group for organic vegetables cultivation (Germany) • Bioconnect – participatory development in the organic production sector (Netherlands) • BERAS Implementation (Baltic countries) • TP Organic – Technology platform (EU countries)

  8. Holistic approach • Presence of the whole chain • Not always participation • Environmental aspects • The protection of nature, Sustainability reports • Bio-Districts • Involving the whole society • Children, social farming • Life-long learning

  9. Some examples of holistic approach • Systematic breeding of endangered land race (Germany) • Sustainability reports (Germany) • Organic Farming Districts (Italy) • The National Forum of Social Farming (Italy) • Testing composts as plant subrates on nurseries (Portugal)

  10. Multidisciplinary approach • Different scientific disciplines solving the problems in organic farming • As in holistic approach • Applying knowledge from other disciplines than agro-ecology (economy, consumers, environment, society) • Co-operation between the disciplines

  11. Some examples of multidisciplinary approach • Economic analysis of certification systems for organic food and farming (Germany) • Short marketing channels (Spain) • Study of the food value chain of organic products in Madrid (Spain)

  12. Knowledge sharing • Willingness to share knowledge between different actors • From knowledge transfer to knowledge sharing • Towards participatory research and knowledge co-creation • Trust among different actors is essential for success

  13. Some examples of knowledge sharing • Seminars, open field days • Awards for finding transferable concepts • Demonstration farms • Websites • On-farm research

  14. Conclusions • Therearemanydifferentbestpracticemodelsin allcountriesparticipating in LOVEt 2 project • It ispossible to select the bestpracticemodels from the reportedactivites • It is a goodbase to develop a strategy for the futurelocalactiongroups – especially in DCG • It isalso a goodbase to prepare the methodology for the science-practicecooperation.

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