2. General observations
Results of complex models are difficult to interpret.
Simplified systems
Models for informed decision making/discussions
Use of models
● Research tool
● Discussion tool
● Extension tool
Complex versus simple Complex AND simple
3. Research approach
Question
Back of the envelop
Answer? Solution
Complex model
Case
Simple model
Upscaling
4. Getting access to:
Skilled people
● Important for all modelling studies, particularly for
back of the envelope calculations.
● It is a perception that modeling is difficult
High quality data
● What is needed? Better definition (AgMIP, K.
Shepherd)
Enough funds
● We wonder whether this is specific for modeling
● CRP’s are a good opportunity for long term
work/model development.
5. Participatory approaches
Participatory approaches should be combined with the
modelling approaches.
Models as discussion tools/extension tools part of
participatory tools
Skilled people are also a limitation for the participatory
approaches.
Participatory is a broad category with its (dis)advantages
6. Include new/different disciplines (psychologies/political
scientists)
So far cutting edge modeling upscaling
Data limitations particularly on ag. management.
Models should identify key drivers that can be collected.
Risks
Short term vs long term views
Other modelling approaches?
