Case studies | Prospects for Farmers’ Support : Advisory Services in European AKIS (PRO AKIS)

PRO AKIS carried out case studies in selected countries to explore the effectiveness of selected forms of conventional and newly emerging advisory services within the broader context of AKIS in Europe. Findings were presented and discussed at one of the three synthesis seminars across Europe. The map illustrates the locations of the case study research according to the three topics.

Topic 1 The effectiveness of advisory services to respond to demands of diverse types of small-scale farmers

Bulgaria	New small scale farms established by young people
Portugal	New small-scale farmers with small fruit production
Poland	Small farms with agri-touristic activities in the Carpathian Mountains
UK	Crofting in Western Scotland
	Synthesis report Topic 1

Topic 2 The capability of extension and advisory services to bridge research and knowledge needs of farmers

Bulgaria	Demonstration/Experimental Centers for knowledge transfer
Germany	Experimental Stations in Bavaria
France	ICT tools
Poland	Demonstration farms
	Synthesis report Topic 2

Topic 3 How to design, implement and maintain (rural) innovation networks that enhance farmers ability to innovate in cooperation with other rural actors

Germany	Selected project from the INKA BB network
Italy	Anti-Mafia Innovation network: beyond social farming
Portugal	Berry networks
UK	Monitor farms in Scotland
	Synthesis report Topic 3