This presentation was given by Jaclyn Bolt (Digital Agri Hub Wageningen University & Research), at the GDDF 2022 Side Session: Farmer co-design of climate change solution, on May 5, 2022. The interactive session introduced the research of the new Agroecological TRANSITIONS Inclusive Digital Tools (ATDT) project. In this interactive session, we explored how well digital solutions are enabling farmer co-design of solutions for climate change mitigation and resilience. We looked at types of options available and state-of-the-art innovations and explore options for best practices, and consider farmer-to-farmer exchange, information hubs accessible to farmers, and farmer-advisor linkages and trade-offs of non-digital options. Panelists assessed what more can be done digitally and how to sustain efforts through effective business models for co-design resources. Learn more: https://alliancebioversityciat.org/projects/inclusive-digital-tools-enable-climate-informed-agroecological-transitions-atdt

1. Scaling good agricultural practices through
business modelling
Jaclyn Bolt, Business Innovator at Wageningen UR
Representative for the Digital Agri Hub

2. Culture Local context Personal drivers
Creating impact
Look for the ‘pull’ vs. a technocratic ‘push’

3. Personal drivers & catalysers
Leadership Profit
Comfort Continuation
Entrepreneurial farmers
Demonstration farms
Farmer organisations
Intermediaries
What drives somebody

4. Filtering emerging innovation

5. Sensible application of technology
Relevance for this project Tech specific indicators
How can we recognise this
technology? What makes it
different from other technologies?
Thresholds for approval
Does it make sense to apply this
technology for this use case in this
way? (thresholds per technology
different)
Be mindful of....
What are elements that are often
overlooked or go amiss with this
technology for D4Ag in LMICs?
Examples
What are good examples of
sensible application of this
technology for D4Ag in LMICs?
Project experts
Who can help us if we want to
assess this technology or write a
brief about it? Who could be an
interesting speaker on the topic?
Scientific sources
Scientific references of application
of this technology for D4Ag in
LMICs
(Gartner hype cycle stage)
What is the position of this
technology in the Gartner Hype
cycle? How proven is it?
Why should we consider this
technology? How does it relate to
our goals?

6. Investor insights on digital solutions
Triple risk
Most vital points: team and solution
Must be clear about the investment they seek
Must fit with impact goals
Must have a capable team/entrepreneur
Solution should be context specific & have an outreach plan
Must understand and fit the market, now and in the future

7. Thank you!org
More information through
Jaclyn.Bolt@wur.nl