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Place-based innovation is key to enable communities addressing chal enges and ensuring that R&I is
impactful. Canada has large experience implementing the concept of living labs through research and
innovation in agriculture. At the same time, the prominence of agroecology is growing in Canada as the
means to foster sustainable agriculture.
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Teagasc in Ireland has a sound experience in setting up a comprehensive, wel integrated Agriculture
Knowledge Innovation System with wel -connected and developed Farm Advisory services. When designing
knowledge exchange between farmers and researchers/innovators, it is important to consider the portfolio
of skil s that is needed for farmers today and for future generations. Ireland and Teagasc also have clear
focus on climate action in agriculture through dedicated, integrated programmes, initiatives and governance.
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The BIOEAST initiative offers many opportunities to leverage the potential of the bioeconomy and stimulate
new income sources for farmers, foresters and rural communities. BIOEAST also aims at seizing the
opportunities offered by research and innovation to leverage the impact of agroecological practices as key
contributor to sustainable agriculture.
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The World Business Council for Sustainable Development can foster new business opportunities for farmers,
foresters and rural communities to contribute to sustainable development. One of the new areas of interest
may be via exploring the co-benefits of protecting biodiversity not only as an end but as a tool for farmers
and foresters to bolster sustainable productivity.
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Carbon farming has a great potential
ortunity to tackle
climate chal enges and build new economic models, engaging farmers and foresters. In order to deliver on
the ful potential of carbon farming, it is crucial to continue developing the
portfolio and
providing adequate support through research and innovation and knowledge exchange services.
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