Summary
This literature review linking agronomy and economics examines obstacles to reducing chemical inputs in agriculture and evaluates agronomic solutions. The authors identify systemic barriers within agri-food organisation as primary constraints to implementation, and recommend a coordinated policy approach combining standards, taxes, and subsidies to facilitate adoption of input-reduction practices across stakeholder groups.
Regional applicability
The analysis draws on international evidence and would be directly applicable to United Kingdom agricultural policy, particularly given the UK's commitment to sustainable farming and current support schemes. The emphasis on stakeholder coordination and coherent policy instruments aligns with UK policy frameworks such as the Environmental Land Management schemes.
Key measures
Effectiveness of agronomic options in reducing chemical inputs; policy instrument coordination; stakeholder engagement barriers
Outcomes reported
The paper reviews challenges to reducing chemical inputs in agriculture and identifies agronomic options that have proven effective. It proposes that agri-food system organisation is a major barrier and recommends coordinated policy instruments to facilitate adoption of sustainable practices.
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