Analyse et Modélisation Intégrée (« Farm- centered ») des Systèmes Agricoles

This document presents integrated modeling methods for assessing the response of agricultural systems to scenarios combining innovation and policy. The approach considers the farm system as a key level with its interactions with dow-level (the fields) and up -levels (the landcape and markets). Farm diversity in the landscape is modelled with typologies. Farm and field behaviours and performances are simulated respectivelly with farm models and crop models and a set of indicators. The document also stress the importance of participatory modeling, involving local stakeholders in the design of scenarios and selection of assessment indicators. Finally, concrete case studies illustrate how these methodological frameworks help predict the adoption of new practices and the impact of policies while measuring socio-economic and environmental trade-offs.

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This course was given during 10 years (2008 to 2018) to Master Students at l'institut Agro Montpellier. I will be happy to collaborate with colleagues who want to develop similar course (in english or french).