What is it about?
This paper delves into the effectiveness of Agri-Environmental Schemes, a topic often explored for its environmental impact but seldom for economic aspects. Using the concept of eco-efficiency, the study examines how participating in these schemes affects Hungarian field crop farmers.
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Why is it important?
he research uncovers significant potential to enhance eco-efficiency in Hungarian crop farms. Surprisingly, no significant differences in eco-efficiency were found between participating and non-participating farmers concerning farm income, pesticides, fertilizers, and energy use. These results raise important questions about the overall efficacy of the Agri-Environmental Scheme in achieving both environmental and economic goals.
Perspectives
The results prompt a critical examination of the scheme's effectiveness in simultaneously achieving environmental and economic objectives, raising important considerations for future policy and program adjustments.
Professor Imre Ferto
Centre for Economic and Regional Studies, Hungarian Academy of Sciences: Budapest
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This page is a summary of: Does participation in agri-environmental schemes increase eco-efficiency?, The Science of The Total Environment, January 2024, Elsevier,
DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.167518.
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