Defining agricultural cluster’s conceptual framework with Delphi technique

Abstract

The cluster concept is well defined in the literature, but its agricultural adaptation has not been detailed. A method is needed, which involves experts into the study, who are able to confirm that the modell is correct and help to define the conceptual gaps. The Delphi technique is suitable for the task. This is a well-structure, iterative future foresight technique, based on experts opinion about the research topic. The method leads to consensus by all means, but it also can have a negative outcome of the researcher's point of view, that's why we have to formulate scenarios. The aim is not statistically significant result, but to build in new ideas into the modell with brainstorming.