Exploring the drivers of farm sustained participation in agri-environmental programmes

Štefan Bojnec () and Imre Fertő ()
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Štefan Bojnec: University of Primorska
Imre Fertő: ELTE Centre for Economic and Regional Studies

Agricultural and Food Economics, 2025, vol. 13, issue 1, 1-25

Abstract: Abstract This paper examines the socioeconomic and institutional determinants influencing sustained participation in Agri-Environmental Climate Schemes (AECS), drawing on comprehensive panel data from Slovenian farms covering the period 2014–2021. Using discrete-time hazard models and nonparametric duration analysis, we identify economic resilience—characterised by larger farm size, income diversification, and prior participation—as a significant driver of prolonged AECS engagement. Conversely, greater dependence on market-based income is negatively correlated with long-term participation, highlighting inherent trade-offs between short-term economic gains and sustained ecological commitments. Additionally, educational attainment exhibits a modest yet positive association, emphasising the importance of knowledge dissemination and capacity building in facilitating the responsible use and sustained environmental protection. Our findings underscore the necessity for context-specific policy designs, advocating diversified financial incentives, robust extension services, and market-aligned strategies to effectively integrate agricultural productivity with environmental sustainability.

Keywords: Agri-environmental climate scheme management; Farm corporate social responsibility; Sustainable farm production adoption; Selection model; Duration analysis; Discrete-time models (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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