Preparing relay peasants to become intermediaries in the dissemination of local agroecological knowledge: the case of three West African territories

Key Points

• Effective dissemination of agroecological knowledge relies on the role of relay peasants in local communities.
• A focus on three West African territories highlights the diversity of local practices and methods.
• This analysis examines the potential of relay peasants as critical intermediaries for knowledge transfer in agriculture.
• Implications may enable enhanced agricultural practices through culturally relevant knowledge sharing.