FAIRshare Dataset

FiBL, IFOAM EU, ICROFS2019

The online platform Organic Farm Knowledge intends to promote productivity and quality in organic farming across Europe by providing access to a wide range of tools and knowledge exchange among farmers, farm advisers and scientists. FiBL maintains the platform in collaboration with partners from the OK-Net Ecofeed project. The core of the platform is the "toolbox". Available tools include, for instance, practical tips, factsheets, guides, online calculation tools and videos. By promoting the exchange of good practices, it supports farmers and advisors in putting innovations into practice. Topics covered on the platform cover a wide range of knowledge about organic farming, from arable crops, soil quality and fertility, nutrient management, pest and disease control to pigs, broilers, laying hens, feeding and ration planning and the handling of harvested feed. This facilitates access to practical tools developed within the framework of research projects with farmers playing a central role in building the platform from its roots. -How can I find a tool? For each of the themes of Organic Farm Knowledge, a dedicated theme page has been set up where the tools related to a theme can be found along with some background information. An extensive search function is also available, and tools can be browsed by theme, keyword, tool type, country of origin, organisation and language. -Are the tools available in all languages? While not all tools are available in all languages, their summaries and key recommendations are translated – via automatic translation – into Bulgarian, Danish, Dutch, Estonian, French, German, Hungarian, Italian, Latvian, Serbian, Spanish and Swedish. -How can I inform myself about new tools? All tools are announced on the Organic Farm Knowledge platform with a news item. The latest tools are also highlighted in a separate box on the homepage and on the relevant theme pages. The tools are also promoted via social media: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/organicfarmknowledge, and Twitter https://twitter.com/farm_knowledge. -Can I rate and comment on a tool or engage in discussions? Yes, you can rate tools directly on the platform. For discussions, we offer the Organic Farm Knowledge Facebook and Twitter accounts, where each tool is posted and can be commented upon. Also, the discussion function, DISQUS on the platform itself, can be used.