The 2023 workshops created a foundation within BEATLES by identifying the various components of the value chain within each Use Case, involving stakeholders representing these components and initiating discussions surrounding the barriers (‘lock-ins’) and opportunities (‘levers’) in the transition towards Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA) practices (adaptation to climate change, mitigation of greenhouse gases and increased sustainable production).
From the five Use Case Co-Creation Workshops, several insights, lock-ins, levers, and recommendations emerged:
In the context of the EU Common Agriculture Policy (CAP) with respect to policy, sustainability, and business, “lock-ins” and “levers” are terms that represent barriers and opportunities:
