Circular practice in the bioeconomy: Barriers and transition pathways in agri-food

Highlights:
- Examines circular practice barriers in Europe's agri-food bioeconomy.
- Uses qualitative interviews to analyse policy–practice linkages.
- Finds that exclusion of farmers has potential to limit bioeconomy implementation.
- Highlights the potential of weak infrastructure and policy misalignment in the European context.
- Identifies actionable pathways for circular agri-food transitions.