Knowledge management in the agriculture sector: a systematic literature review

Rebecca P. Tumwebaze, John N. Walsh, John Lannon

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Abstract

The agriculture sector is becoming increasingly important, with knowledge management (KM) seen as a vital component. This paper uses a systematic literature review of 44 peer-reviewed publications, in KM and non-KM journals, to examine how KM processes are used in agricultural research. Studies were mostly published in non-KM journals resulting in an absence of KM theory. Three key themes were identified as important for KM research in agriculture: stakeholder heterogeneity, informality of contexts and the presence of indigenous knowledge. All three themes affected the processes of knowledge creation, codification, transfer, sharing, and application. While agriculture provides a unique context for KM research, there is a need for a more nuanced understanding of how KM can be applied to create a future research framework that can be cumulatively built upon. To help achieve this, the paper also identifies several research gaps and suggests future research directions.

Original languageEnglish
JournalKnowledge Management Research and Practice
DOIs
Publication statusAccepted/In press - 2024
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Agriculture
  • knowledge application
  • knowledge codification
  • knowledge creation
  • knowledge sharing & transfer
  • systematic literature review

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