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“OFE” is an umbrella term that purposively encompasses the many approaches where farmers co-own the research process because the value of local knowledge is recognised and actively utilized.

• Farmer-centricity paves relevant directions

• Evidence anchor credible discussions

• Communities with boot-on-the-ground grow legitimate agency

For some, statistics are essentials. For others, evidence can be qualitative, as long as it is useful and verifiable.

Digital agronomy and AgTech are gaining traction for site-specific management. Low tech tools are advancing scalable solutions for locally-suited solutions.

Diversity will endure because it is key to adaptability.

By design all projects are participatory. In effect, design is led by researchers or farmers. Ideally, farmer-centric means that farmers’ needs lead.

Everywhere, organising people and processes is key. So are critical commentaries on risks, mitigations and strategic directions.