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Knowledge management in the agriculture sector: a systematic literature review

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

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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.

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  • Rebecca P. Tumwebaze & John N. Walsh & John Lannon, 2025. "Knowledge management in the agriculture sector: a systematic literature review," Knowledge Management Research & Practice, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 23(2), pages 131-148, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:tkmrxx:v:23:y:2025:i:2:p:131-148
    DOI: 10.1080/14778238.2024.2359419
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