Socio-technical networks modulate on-farm technological innovations in wool production of North Patagonia, Argentina

摘要: Abstract Socio-technical networks in the agricultural sector are complex and key technological innovation processes. Some relevant on-farm management decisions depend on a negotiation process involving different factors, some of which include interplay between farmers off-farm services. We assessed role relationships farms shearing contractors, with respect to influence adoption pre-lambing wool at farm-level Northern Patagonia, Argentina. In particular, we analysed quantitative data amount quality pre- post-lambing working activity services by focusing date as decision, interconnects them. The first two months season were associated shearing, for simultaneous contractors was higher. last reached fourth portion total shorn well lower quality. Results discussed factors constraining changes such periods functional features socio-technical networks, have consequences adoption. A combination environmental, productive, social may be limiting further shearing. approach offers new insights more comprehensive understanding emphasize modulating processes farm level.