Informing more sustainable decision making through innovative models...
Recodo.io, the FRAMEwork project's growing platform for digital resources that support more nature-friendly farming and environmental decision-making, has just added an exciting new resource - the FRAMEtest DST!
What is FRAMEtest?
FRAMEtest provides valuable insights into how clusters of farmers might adapt to socio-economic shifts, as well as the impacts of different agricultural practices on the environment.
This innovative prototype Decision Support Tool (DST), is an agent-based model designed to simulate the behavior of farmers within a specific landscape. Its purpose is to help farmers, researchers, and policymakers better understand the complex dynamics of agricultural practices, particularly those that integrate biodiversity and sustainability considerations.
Developed using the AFRICA modeling framework and powered by the 'pacha' simulation software from the Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST), FRAMEtest examines the socio-economic and environmental factors influencing farming.
Through virtual agents, representing individual farmers within a landscape, it can help simulate farmers' decision making, taking into account the unique motivations and constraints that informing their balancing of economic goals with sustainability.
What are some key features?
Modeling Economic and Environmental Performance
Modeling Impacts on the Food Supply Chain
Comprehensive Lifecycle Environmental Assessments
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How Does FRAMEtest Work?
FRAMEtest allows users to explore different scenarios by adjusting various parameters. Each virtual farmer in the model makes decisions based on economic incentives as well as their “preference” for environmental and biodiversity considerations. Users can modify the importance given to these non-economic factors, thereby simulating a range of behaviors and outcomes. This interactive approach enables users to test assumptions and predict outcomes, creating a powerful, real-world learning experience.
Why should I engage with the tool?
The tool is designed with a user-friendly interface, making it accessible for diverse users, including farmers, environmental planners, and researchers. Its intuitive layout allows users to easily manipulate model parameters and observe outcomes, even if they don’t have technical expertise in agent-based modeling!
FRAMEtest is in a beta stage - so your engagement is appreciated and will help improve how it can serve your needs.
How can I access FRAMEtest?
For those interested in exploring FRAMEtest further, please visit Recodo. By following the simple instructions provided there, anyone can obtain a token to clone the repository and run FRAMEtest locally!
In summary
The FRAMEtest DST is a key output of H2020 FRAMEwork. Its addition to our knowledge and action platform Recodo.io significantly enhances the support offered to landscape stake holders evaluating economic and environmental impacts of farming strategies and seeking to make informed decisions that contribute to a more sustainable future for agriculture.
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