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Don't be such an expert! The case for humility during OFE
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Evans, KJ, Don't be such an expert! The case for humility during OFE, OFE2021 Book of Abstracts, 13-15 October 2021, Montpellier, France / Online (2021) [Conference Extract]
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Abstract
OFE is successful when it builds knowledge that can be acted upon. Here I argue that technical experts pontificating advice laden with data can detract from effective OFE. Consider the researcher who routinely works with co-operating farmers to evaluate new or alternative crop inputs. Effective OFE will pay attention to two-way learning and, if relevant, support broader learning of farmers. Critical to success are the capacities of the expert to listen and demonstrate genuine empathy to current farming issues while helping farmers integrate new information with their existing knowledge. Receptivity to relevant and useful information depends on using the right mode of engagement at the right time. An effective and humble expert will put the story up front and the data behind. Having a respected farmer tell the story will relay the practical value and boost the credibility, salience and legitimacy of the science.
Item Details
Item Type: | Conference Extract |
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Keywords: | on-farm experimentation, trial adoption, extension, farmer learning |
Research Division: | Agricultural, Veterinary and Food Sciences |
Research Group: | Horticultural production |
Research Field: | Oenology and viticulture |
Objective Division: | Plant Production and Plant Primary Products |
Objective Group: | Industrial crops |
Objective Field: | Wine grapes |
UTAS Author: | Evans, KJ (Associate Professor Katherine Evans) |
ID Code: | 149938 |
Year Published: | 2021 |
Deposited By: | TIA - Research Institute |
Deposited On: | 2022-05-01 |
Last Modified: | 2022-05-10 |
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