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Factors enabling and preventing farming practice change: An evidence review
Patricia David1, Carina Roemer1, Renata Anibaldi1
1Dept. of Marketing, Griffith University, Nathan, Queensland, Australia.
Journal of Environmental Management
|September 7, 2022
Summary
Urgent action is needed to address environmental degradation through behavior change. This study identified 26 key factors, or barriers and enablers, that influence lasting farming practice change.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Science
- Agricultural Science
- Behavioral Science
Background:
- Environmental degradation necessitates urgent changes in human behavior.
- Limited scientific evidence exists on factors promoting sustainable farming practices.
- Understanding these factors is crucial for effective environmental policy and farmer support.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify influential factors for lasting farming practice change.
- To synthesize evidence on barriers and enablers for sustainable agriculture.
- To inform strategies for promoting environmental stewardship in farming.
Main Methods:
- Systematic literature review across six major academic databases.
- Screening of 5044 initial results, followed by full review of 363 articles.
- Analysis of 75 studies reporting on factors influencing farming practice change.
Main Results:
- Identified 26 distinct barriers and enablers to farming practice change.
- These factors were categorized into seven key dimensions.
- Key dimensions include financial support, information dissemination, farmer characteristics, institutional settings, stakeholder interactions, farming practices, and individual capabilities.
Conclusions:
- Lasting farming practice change requires addressing a complex interplay of factors.
- Financial support, accessible information, and supportive institutional frameworks are critical.
- Future research should explore the interaction of these factors and develop targeted interventions.
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