WP4 leader: UNIKENTWP4 objectives:4.1. Reveal the spatial dependencies in patterns of adoption at local and regional level.4.2. Assess the environmental impact of ecological farming systems at different territorial levels.4.3. Analyse the socio-economic benefits for local communities driven by change in the demand for labour and other inputs by ecological farming.4.4. Value the demand for ecological farming at different territorial levels.WP4 short description:Ecological approaches are linked to land and territory where they are implemented. Depending on the rate of adoption, ecological and socio-economic benefits will vary. There are drivers, e.g. enabling infrastructure or local policies, which will allow clustering of ecological systems in different locations in order to strengthen their positive effects.Territorial analysis will look at the impact of adoption of ecological agriculture on the ease of adoption by other types of farms based on WP1’s existing and novel typologies at local, municipal and regional level. In some cases administrative boundaries may not be suitable when considering ecological impacts such as studying the effect of pollutants in a watercourse that crosses the boundary of several municipalities. In addition, analyses will also be drawn at the farm-group level (e.g. farm producer groups, neighbouring farmers).This WP will cover the impact on local communities, employment prospects, delivery of public goods and other environmental benefits that may be anticipated as agriculture moves from more conventional to more ecological systems. The analysis will be conducted in close interaction with WP2 in order to define projections of rates of adoption of ecological approaches.Upscaling methods will be tested and incorporated in econometric analyses, participatory approaches, and choice experiments. The role of policies on the territorial development of ecological approaches will be considered in close cooperation with WP6.