The current focus is mainly on agricultural innovation systems. The Oslo Manual defines innovation as the implementation of a new or significantly improved product (good or service), or process, a new marketing method, or a new organisational method in business practices, workplace organisation or external relations (OECD and Eurostat, 2005). A wide range of policies is then considered according to the four main channels or incentive areas through which they affect drivers of productivity grow th and sustainable use of resources. Policies can affect innovation positively or negatively depending on the type and intensity of measures.