A multi-scale tool to facilitate knowledge sharing and the adoption of agroecological practices for the diversification of cropping systems
Abstract
This article describes the development of a knowledge exploration tool designed to facilitate the diversification of cropping systems. Crop diversification is regarded as a key driver of agroecology, yet there are numerous barriers limiting its adoption. To address the lack of accessible knowledge, the GIS Grandes Cultures, through a working group, has consolidated the results of numerous research and development projects carried out since 2013. This knowledge has been grouped into ‘achievements’: levers, methods, trial results, implementation examples and supplementary resources. More than 300 resources have thus been identified. These resources are organised within a knowledge exploration tree comprising three levels – Plot, Sector, Region – and two cross-cutting dimensions: Support and Innovation. The aim is to enable users to navigate easily between the different scales and to combine scientific knowledge, experimental results and field experience. The tool is primarily aimed at advisers, support staff, stakeholders in agricultural sectors and regional development, teachers and learners. In particular, it is designed to help identify levers for action, design diversified systems, support collective initiatives and find educational resources. The tool, developed using Genially, will be hosted on GECO and launched in 2026.
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BibTeX
@article{mediene2026multiscale,
title = {{A multi-scale tool to facilitate knowledge sharing and the adoption of agroecological practices for the diversification of cropping systems}},
author = {Safia Médiène and Frédérique Angevin and Guénaëlle Hellou and Domitille Jamet and Margot Leclère and Antoine Messéan and Raphaël Paut and Anne Schneider and Vaiolini Travers and Aline Vandewalle},
journal = {Agronomie, Environnement \& Sociétés},
year = {2026},
month = jun,
url = {https://hal.science/hal-05772535v1},
note = {CC BY-NC-ND 4.0},
}
RIS
TY - JOUR
TI - A multi-scale tool to facilitate knowledge sharing and the adoption of agroecological practices for the diversification of cropping systems
AU - Safia Médiène
AU - Frédérique Angevin
AU - Guénaëlle Hellou
AU - Domitille Jamet
AU - Margot Leclère
AU - Antoine Messéan
AU - Raphaël Paut
AU - Anne Schneider
AU - Vaiolini Travers
AU - Aline Vandewalle
PY - 2026
DA - 2026/06/01
JO - Agronomie, Environnement & Sociétés
UR - https://hal.science/hal-05772535v1
AB - This article describes the development of a knowledge exploration tool designed to facilitate the diversification of cropping systems. Crop diversification is regarded as a key driver of agroecology, yet there are numerous barriers limiting its adoption. To address the lack of accessible knowledge, the GIS Grandes Cultures, through a working group, has consolidated the results of numerous research and development projects carried out since 2013. This knowledge has been grouped into ‘achievements’: levers, methods, trial results, implementation examples and supplementary resources. More than 300 resources have thus been identified. These resources are organised within a knowledge exploration tree comprising three levels – Plot, Sector, Region – and two cross-cutting dimensions: Support and Innovation. The aim is to enable users to navigate easily between the different scales and to combine scientific knowledge, experimental results and field experience. The tool is primarily aimed at advisers, support staff, stakeholders in agricultural sectors and regional development, teachers and learners. In particular, it is designed to help identify levers for action, design diversified systems, support collective initiatives and find educational resources. The tool, developed using Genially, will be hosted on GECO and launched in 2026.
SN - 1775-4240
ER -