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Author Bjørnåvold, A.; David, M.; Bohan, D.A.; Gibert, C.; Rousselle, J.-M.; Van Passel, S. pdf  doi
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  Title Why does France not meet its pesticide reduction targets? Farmers' socio-economic trade-offs when adopting agro-ecological practices Type A1 Journal article
  Year (down) 2022 Publication Ecological Economics Abbreviated Journal Ecol Econ  
  Volume 198 Issue Pages 107440-28  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Economics; Engineering Management (ENM)  
  Abstract Despite substantial policy efforts made by the French government to reduce dependence on pesticides, farming practices are only changing slowly. This paper analyses the socio-economic trade-offs that 110 farmers are currently facing in the transition to agro-ecological practices. A mixed-method approach – a quantitative discrete choice experiment (DCE) and qualitative interviews – was set up to understand these farmers' motivations and perspectives, and how policy can improve to accompany them on the road to low chemical input farming. Results of the DCE indicate that the majority of the farmers in our sample are keen to change practices but are at a loss as to how this can be done, as a number of preferences for this transition came out as inconclusive. Qualitative interviews with a representative sample of the farmers that took part in the DCE complemented this result by illustrating a deep uncertainty for the future and a disconnect felt between authorities and themselves as a group. We argue that this uncertainty contributed to a lack of clear-cut solutions established through the DCE. The indepth discussions with farmers illustrated the wish for concrete and local policy measures based on farmers' networks and peer support.  
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  Language Wos 000802083900003 Publication Date 2022-05-07  
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  ISSN 0921-8009; 1873-6106 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record  
  Impact Factor 7 Times cited Open Access OpenAccess  
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: 7  
  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:188764 Serial 7375  
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