Agricultural Knowledge and Innovation Systems (AKIS)

Most active in this area

• MINISTARSTVO POLJOPRIVREDE, SUMARSTVA I RIBARSTVA

  Croatian agriculture ministry active in EU farm advisory networks, peer-to-peer learning, rural digitisation, and national bioeconomy strategy.

  “NEFERTITI, FAIRshare, i2connect, and PLAID all address how advisory services, digital tools, and innovation reach farmers through AKIS.”

  PrimaryHR6 projects
• BIOLAND PRAXISFORSCHUNG GMBH

  Applied research arm of Germany's largest organic farming association, specializing in farmer knowledge networks and on-farm demonstration for sustainable agriculture.

  “NEFERTITI and BIOVALUE both engage with AKIS structures, advisor training, and policy-practice interfaces in agriculture.”

  SMEDE4 projects
• NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL ADVISORY SERVICE

  Bulgaria's public farm advisory service, specializing in farmer demonstration networks, peer-to-peer learning, and agricultural knowledge transfer across Europe.

  “NEFERTITI and i2connect both address the AKIS framework, connecting advisors, researchers, and farmers into structured innovation networks.”

  PrimaryBG3 projects
• BIOINSTITUT OPS

  Czech NGO specializing in participatory action research and agricultural knowledge systems within sustainable agri-food consortia.

  “NEXTFOOD explicitly lists 'Agricultural Knowledge and Innovation System' as a core keyword, reflecting structured engagement with how knowledge flows in the agri-food sector.”

  PrimarySMECZ2 projects
• INOVISA - ASSOCIACAO PARA A INOVACAO E DESENVOLVIMENTO EMPRESARIAL

  Portuguese NGO bridging EU research and farming practice through demonstration networks, AKIS, and digital value chains for agrofood SMEs.

  “NEFERTITI (2018–2022) was explicitly built around AKIS principles, deploying multi-actor networks of farmers, advisors, and researchers across Europe to accelerate innovation uptake through demonstration.”

  PrimaryPT2 projects
• HESSISCHES MINISTERIUM FUR LANDWIRTSCHAFT UND UMWELT, WEINBAU, FORSTEN, JAGD UND HEIMAT

  German state ministry bridging agricultural and environmental policy with EU research on ecosystem services and sustainable farming systems in Hesse.

  “Legumes Translated explicitly employed multi-actor and AKIS approaches to translate legume farming research into actionable knowledge for farmers, feed industries, and policy actors.”

  PrimaryDE2 projects
• AMERICAN FARM SCHOOL POST SECONDARY EDUCATIONAL AND TRAINING ASSOCIATION

  Greek agricultural college offering applied agri-food training, AKIS expertise, and a working farm testbed for EU research consortia.

  “NEXTFOOD keywords include 'Agricultural Knowledge and Innovation System', reflecting expertise in how agricultural research reaches farmers, advisors, and businesses.”

  PrimaryEL2 projects