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…from best practice exchange to policy frameworks: www.agro-ecoinnovation.eu   The EU has put innovation at the heart of its policies, as a possible way out of the economic crisis. To date however, the focus has often been limited to high-tech innovation, neglecting both the complexity of problems and the diversity of possible solutions. Innovation in agro-ecology seeks to make best use of biodiversity and other ecological services, while contributing to an equitable development of rural areas and establishing trust in the food chain. Farmers, consumers, other actors throughout the food chain and rural communities are still only seen as end-users of knowledge, and are rarely consulted on research goals or methods. This must change. This project aims to do just that. ARC2020, TP Organics and IFOAM EU Group are working together to build a clearer picture of agro-ecological innovation in Europe. A stakeholder questionnaire A workshop to discuss the results An online resource with examples of best practice A brochure to document key findings and examples Policy recommendations on how to best foster innovation in […]