MODULE 2

Description of the module

Overview

In this module, we will present the factors that support and encourage cooperation and the strengths and opportunities of current forms of cooperation/collaboration in farming. For that purpose we will use links to Case Studies, Summary Report and additional material where appropriate contents are presented.

Learning objectives (knowledge/skills/attitudes acquired)

Knowledge

• You will realize the importance of factors supporting and encouraging cooperation.
• You will be able to understand the strengths and opportunities of current forms of cooperation and collaboration.

Skills

• You will be able to consider your own position and options for cooperaton and collaboration.

Attitudes

• Awareness of options for establishing or improving cooperaton and collaboration in farming.
• Importance of knowledge/skills/attitudes.

Preliminary note

Due to the significant structural changes occurring within the rural economy, there is a growing necessity for farmers to co-operate and collaborate more closely with each other in order to reduce capital, labour and training costs. In order to enhance cooperation/collaboration among farmers, there is a need for support structures for those engaged in collaboration.
Based on the COFARM Summery report and case studies this module will help you find out more about the impact of support factors on cooperation and collaboration in farming.
Through linking to the case studies you will an insight into the strengths and opportunities of current forms of cooperation/collaboration.