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Title: Disentangling farmers' perspectives on agri-environment-climate measures through ex-post assessment.
Authors: Van Schoubroeck, Sophie1 (AUTHOR) sophie.vanschoubroeck@uantwerpen.be, Fockaert, Lysander2,3 (AUTHOR), Michiel, Karolien2 (AUTHOR), Van Passel, Steven1,4,5 (AUTHOR), Anougmar, Soukaina1 (AUTHOR)
Source: Journal of Environmental Planning & Management. Jul2026, Vol. 69 Issue 7, p2114-2133. 20p.
Subject Terms: *Sustainable agriculture, *Biodiversity, *Agricultural policy, *Farmers, Farmers' attitudes, Q technique, Policy analysis
Geographic Terms: Flanders (Belgium)
Abstract: Understanding farmers' perspectives on the voluntary measures within the Common Agricultural Policy is crucial for promoting sustainable agricultural practices. An ex-post policy assessment aims to understand farmers' perceptions regarding agri-environment-climate measures (AECMs). This study used Q methodology, applied to Flanders (Belgium), and found four farmer archetypes characterised by their perceptions towards AECMs: ecological optimists, government-aligned supporters, erosion control beneficiaries, and hesitant implementers. A consensus across these groups highlights the impact of AECMs on land value and farm production. A collective agreement emerges regarding the positive contributions of the measures to biodiversity, particularly among farmers with a proactive environmental stance. The most important policy implication is the need for tailored communication and support strategies that account for the distinct motivations and concerns of different farmer groups identified in the study. Policymakers can enhance adoption rates by improving trust and involving farmers in decision-making regarding the design and implementation of the measures. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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