Summary
This 2016 narrative review by leading agricultural economists and scientists examines frameworks for integrating ecosystem services concepts into mainstream farming systems and policy. The paper bridges ecological economics with practical adoption considerations for farmers and policymakers, synthesising evidence on how farming practices can be redesigned to enhance natural capital alongside productivity gains.
UK applicability
The UK's farming policy frameworks, particularly post-Brexit agricultural support schemes, have increasingly emphasised ecosystem service provision and public goods delivery. This review's synthesis of integration approaches and adoption mechanisms is directly applicable to design of UK agricultural subsidy reform and agri-environment scheme effectiveness.
Key measures
Ecosystem service provision, natural capital enhancement, productivity gains, farmer and policymaker adoption barriers and incentives
Outcomes reported
The review synthesises evidence on how farming practices can be redesigned to enhance natural capital and ecosystem service provision. It examines approaches to integrate ecosystem services concepts into mainstream farming systems and agricultural policy.
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