Research Projects

Project status

The Knowledge and Innovation System

We carry out research to understand and improve processes of co‐generation of knowledge and practice, involving practitioners and multi‐disciplinary research teams, and at a range of scales (farm, industry and policy). This includes research on: knowledge production, learning and innovation systems; innovation system governance, social implications of technological developments; building and engaging communities of practice; collaboration and collective action; multi‐ and trans‐ disciplinary approaches.


Agricultural Extension and Change Management

We carry out research to understand and improve processes of farm practice change, inclusive of processes at farm, industry, regional and policy scales. This includes research on public‐private sector service roles; advisory capacity; extension design and delivery; capacity building; and extension of sustainability.


Natural Resource Management

We carry out research to understand and improve processes of natural resource management by farmers, industries and communities. This includes research on resilience; adaptation; social learning, NRM governance, community‐based NRM, indigenous NRM, sustainable farming; rural community development.


Knowledge utilisation


Governance