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Report: Engaging farmers & growers in innovation projects. A guide.

Updated: Nov 21

The Centre for Effective Innovation in Agriculture (CEIA)

MacMillan, T.C., Pressland, K. (2021)


This short guide was produced for research institutions, tech start-ups, and businesses interested in applying for the Farming Innovations Pathway funding in 2021. It lays out the benefits of working with farmers and how best to go about it, introducing key concepts and approaches, with links to in-depth resources. It was developed by Kate and Tom whilst at CEIA and is informed by their practical experience of farmer-centred innovation.


Front cover of the  CEIA 'Engaging farmers' report

The key points in a nutshell?

Engage early. Get specialist help.









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