Farmer-Based Monitoring Tools
Farmer-Based Monitoring Tools
Within the FRAMEwork project, Farmer Clusters developed and implemented biodiversity and Ecosystem Services observation and monitoring activities with and for farmers using an action-based approach and citizen science methods. Capacity building has been essential as farmer-based monitoring empowers farmers to actively engage through structured training, participatory methods, and accessible digital resources:
• citizen science tools include iNaturalist, BioBlitz events, and specialized monitoring techniques like earthworm sampling and pest monitoring.
• practical field demonstrations and expert-led workshops strengthen engagement, ensuring that farmers gain both theoretical and experiential knowledge.
• standardized citizen science protocols simplify data collection, providing clear guidelines on methodology, tools, and data submission to maintain accuracy and accessibility.
By integrating existing tools and materials, the FRAMEwork project has compiled a comprehensive collection of over 70 protocols, apps, and training resources to support biodiversity monitoring across farming communities. This is available at https://zenodo.org/records/13832188.
This citizen science approach has a number of benefits, such as:
practical insights: demonstrating clear benefits, such as understanding soil health or pest control, can make data collection more appealing.
knowledge exchange: fosters a culture of joint knowledge generation and exchange among farmers.
evidence-based perspectives: supports evidence-based perspectives and opens pathways for difficult conversations and better resolutions.
For more details on the use of this approach in the FRAMEwork project, go to https://zenodo.org/records/13842809.
Within the FRAMEwork project, Farmer Clusters developed and implemented biodiversity and Ecosystem Services observation and monitoring activities with and for farmers using an action-based approach and citizen science methods. Capacity building has been essential as farmer-based monitoring empowers farmers to actively engage through structured training, participatory methods, and accessible digital resources:
• citizen science tools include iNaturalist, BioBlitz events, and specialized monitoring techniques like earthworm sampling and pest monitoring.
• practical field demonstrations and expert-led workshops strengthen engagement, ensuring that farmers gain both theoretical and experiential knowledge.
• standardized citizen science protocols simplify data collection, providing clear guidelines on methodology, tools, and data submission to maintain accuracy and accessibility.
By integrating existing tools and materials, the FRAMEwork project has compiled a comprehensive collection of over 70 protocols, apps, and training resources to support biodiversity monitoring across farming communities. This is available at https://zenodo.org/records/13832188.
This citizen science approach has a number of benefits, such as:
practical insights: demonstrating clear benefits, such as understanding soil health or pest control, can make data collection more appealing.
knowledge exchange: fosters a culture of joint knowledge generation and exchange among farmers.
evidence-based perspectives: supports evidence-based perspectives and opens pathways for difficult conversations and better resolutions.
For more details on the use of this approach in the FRAMEwork project, go to https://zenodo.org/records/13842809.
Farmer Clusters for Realising Agrobiodiversity Management across Ecosystems (FRAMEwork)
Ongoing | 2020-2025
- Main funding source
- Horizon 2020 (EU Research and Innovation Programme)
- Geographical location
- United Kingdom