Technical and social dimensions of farmer learning: An analysis of the emergence of reduced tillage systems in england

Journal of Sustainable Agriculture

Volumn 34, Issue 2, 2010, Pages 183-201

  Ingram, J ^a  

^a University of Gloucestershire ^*  (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

England; Farmers; Knowledge; Networks; Reduced tillage systems; Social learning; Technical learning

Indexed keywords

EID: 75649117372     PISSN: 10440046     EISSN: 15407578     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/10440040903482589     Document Type: Article

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