YUAN Zheng, XU Feng, XIE Yuquan, LI Yangwenzhao

Keywords： Rural Area; Multifunctional Agriculture; Social Innovation; Design Decision; Social Agriculture; DESIRA Living Lab

Abstract：

The multi-functionalization of agriculture is an important means of achieving the revitalization of rural industries. However, the limited social cohesion has hindered their widespread adoption and enhanced effectiveness. We construct a framework for social innovation in multifunctional agriculture through a review of literature and policies while analyzing the challenges faced by Chinese villages. Drawing from European cases, the social innovation experience is analyzed from three aspects: knowledge exchange pathways, community decision-making mechanisms, and technological support methods. Based on the European experience and the disparities between Europe and China, we identify three crucial implications: the evidence-based and market-oriented nature of knowledge exchange, the agency and institutionalization of community involvement, and the adaptability and collaboration in technological interventions. 

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