FN Archimer Export Format PT J TI Inland aquaculture of carps in Poland: Between tradition and innovation BT AF Raftowicz, Magdalena Le Gallic, Bertrand AS 1:1;2:2; FF 1:;2:; C1 Wroclaw University of Environmental and Life Sciences, Poland Univ Brest, Ifremer, CNRS, UMR 6308, AMURE, IUEM, France C2 UNIV WROCLAW, POLAND UBO, FRANCE UM AMURE IN WOS Cotutelle UMR copubli-europe IF 4.242 TC 13 UR https://archimer.ifremer.fr/doc/00590/70188/68205.pdf LA English DT Article DE ;Innovation;Value-chain;Competitiveness;Carp;Aquaculture;Expert interviews AB This paper examines how the traditional carp sector in Poland developed during the recent period, paying a particular attention to the different forms of innovations that have been implemented. Mostly based on first-hand, face-to-face interviews, the paper shows that despite the fact that aquaculture of carp is still characterised by strong traditional and cultural features, different categories of economic agents along the value-chain engaged in various kinds of technical, market and institutional innovations. These innovative strategies could be further replicated and developed through collaborative process, where policy makers have a potential role to play. The research results showed the existence of huge potential for innovation in traditional carp sector in Poland, especially in terms of alternative ways of marketing products for small and medium scale farms. PY 2020 PD MAR SO Aquaculture SN 0044-8486 PU Elsevier BV VL 518 UT 000510424900018 DI 10.1016/j.aquaculture.2019.734665 ID 70188 ER EF