This report investigates the link between farm innovation and economic performance. The study uses a unique survey dataset maintained by Wageningen Economic Research in the Netherlands. A structural multi-stage model of firm-level innovation is applied. The model contains four steps: first, the...

This report contains an empirical analysis of the productivity and sustainability performance of different types of farms in thirteen countries. Farm productivity performance is measured through estimates of average productivity levels and through annual rates of technical change. Evidence on...

Modern agriculture faces the challenge of supplying a growing world population with high-quality products while minimizing negative environmental and social impacts of its production and ensuring economic viability. Innovation is often considered key to achieving these goals, but its...