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4559: Methodical Problems in Organic Farming Research

Schäfer, Winfried (2002) Methodical Problems in Organic Farming Research. [oral] Presentation at Research Seminar "Approaches of research on organic agri-food systems", Mikkeli, Finland, 12.-13. December 2002.

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Summary

Workshop presentation with particular focus on values, transferability and praxis relevance of organic farming research. Examples from agricultural engineering lead to the conclusion, that prototype farming, goal oriented project management, participative decision making and funding, coaching of co-operation, and coaching of conflict management may enhance long term, holistic and interdisciplinary research.

Document Language:English
Keywords:goal oriented, research management, prototype farming, transferability, values
Subject Areas:Knowledge management > Research methodology and philosophy
Knowledge management > Research methodology and philosophy > Specific methods > Indicators and other value-laden measures
Knowledge management > Research methodology and philosophy > Systems research and participatory research
Knowledge management > Research methodology and philosophy > Specific methods
Research affiliation: Finland > MTT Agrifood Research
Funding Part:75-100%
Orgprints ID Number:4559
Contact:Schäfer, Dr. Winfried Christian
Deposited On:11 March 2005
EPrint Type:Oral presentation
Peer Review Status:Not peer-reviewed

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