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Designing a research agenda for coupled innovation towards sustainable agrifood systems

Juliette Brun, Marie‐Hélène Jeuffroy, Caroline Pénicaud, Marianne Cerf, Jean-Marc Meynard

Agricultural Systems · 2021

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Summary

This paper, authored by researchers at INRAE and Université Paris-Saclay, proposes a structured research agenda for advancing sustainable agrifood systems through coordinated innovation. Rather than a empirical study, it presents a conceptual framework for identifying and prioritising research questions that span agronomic, economic, social and institutional dimensions. The work appears aimed at guiding future research investment and policy in France and beyond, bridging the gap between farm-level practice and systemic food system change.

Regional applicability

Whilst conducted in a French context, the framework for coupled innovation and research prioritisation is likely transferable to United Kingdom agrifood policy and research councils (BBSRC, UKRI). However, institutional structures and policy instruments differ, requiring adaptation to UK devolved agricultural frameworks and current policy priorities such as the Environmental Land Management schemes.

Key measures

Research priorities, innovation coordination mechanisms, sustainability criteria (inferred from title and journal focus)

Outcomes reported

The paper likely proposes a framework or research agenda for coordinating innovation across agrifood systems towards sustainability. It appears to address how coupled innovation—spanning technical, organisational and institutional dimensions—can be designed and prioritised.

Theme
Policy, governance & rights
Subject
Food & agricultural policy
Study type
Policy
Study design
Policy/Framework paper
Source type
Peer-reviewed study
Status
Published
Geography
France
System type
Mixed farming
DOI
10.1016/j.agsy.2021.103143
Catalogue ID
SNmqx9kqro-fafli6

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