Through its collaboration with Wikifarmer, INCiTiS-FOOD is extending the reach of its research and knowledge beyond the project consortium, making valuable insights on sustainable agriculture and food systems accessible to a wider international audience.
Sharing knowledge is an essential part of advancing sustainable agriculture. Research findings, innovative practices and new approaches can have a greater impact when they reach the people who can apply them in practice. Digital knowledge platforms play an important role in bridging the gap between research, agricultural expertise and farming communities.
Recognising this opportunity, INCiTiS-FOOD established a partnership with Wikifarmer in May 2023, creating opportunities to share project knowledge, develop educational content and reach audiences beyond the project’s own communication channels.
Wikifarmer: Making Agricultural Knowledge Accessible
Wikifarmer is a global agricultural knowledge and marketplace platform whose mission is to empower farmers through education and provide them with access to agricultural markets. Its online Library offers open-access educational materials, including articles, practical guides and expert contributions covering a wide range of agricultural topics.
With content available in more than 17 languages, the platform aims to make agricultural knowledge accessible to farmers, researchers, students and other stakeholders worldwide. By bringing together contributions from agricultural experts, organisations and research projects, Wikifarmer supports knowledge sharing and promotes the adoption of more sustainable farming practices.
This approach closely aligns with INCiTiS-FOOD’s commitment to disseminating research findings and promoting innovative solutions that can contribute to more sustainable and circular food systems.
Sharing INCiTiS-FOOD Knowledge with a Wider Audience
One of the central elements of the partnership was the development and publication of original educational content by INCiTiS-FOOD on the Wikifarmer platform. This collaboration has provided an opportunity to translate project expertise and key topics into accessible articles for a broader audience.
Several articles authored by the INCiTiS-FOOD project are already available in the Wikifarmer Library, addressing topics that reflect the project’s research interests and broader challenges facing African food systems.
These contributions cover a diverse range of subjects, including:
- Smart Agriculture: Harnessing IoT and AI to Optimise African Farming – exploring the potential of digital technologies and smart farming solutions to improve agricultural practices.
- Thriving in Arid Africa: Water-Wise Techniques, Drought-Resistant Crops and Soil Innovative Approaches – highlighting approaches to water management, soil improvement and agricultural resilience in dryland environments.
- The Role of Women in Promoting Positive Food Practices in Africa – examining the importance of women’s contributions to food systems and more sustainable food practices.
- Circular Food Innovations: Understanding the Concepts and Application to Aquaculture – introducing circular economy principles and their application to aquaculture.
Together, these articles demonstrate the range of knowledge and perspectives that INCiTiS-FOOD brings to the platform, connecting themes such as technological innovation, climate resilience, gender inclusion and circular approaches to food production.
Looking Ahead
The collaboration with Wikifarmer demonstrates the value of connecting research projects with established knowledge-sharing platforms. By making project-related content available through an open-access agricultural library, INCiTiS-FOOD can extend the visibility of its work, reach new audiences and contribute to the wider exchange of knowledge on sustainable agriculture and food systems.
Beyond content development and publication, the partnership also provides opportunities for continued knowledge exchange, joint dissemination efforts and participation in relevant events and initiatives.
We are pleased with the collaboration established with the Wikifarmer team and look forward to further opportunities to share knowledge, promote innovative agricultural practices and make research-based information more accessible to farming communities and stakeholders worldwide.
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