Farmers' Perspectives on the Adoption of Agri-Environmental Schemes in South Moravia

Human society depends on agriculture for a living, and the health of this industry is a key sign of a nation’s development. Currently, protecting soil resources with ecologically friendly practices and practicing responsible land management are prioritized. The so-called agri-environmental measures of the Common Agricultural Policy of the European Union are one method for accomplishing this. Notwithstanding, these methods encounter obstacles such as inadequate adoption by farmers and restricted environmental impact. They require an analysis of environmental features and an assessment of farmer comments in order to be more effective. This study’s objective is to evaluate the opinions of farmers in the Czech Republic's South Moravian region. The situation in the interest area was surveyed using a questionnaire (201 respondents). The impact of different elements (farm features, individual opinions, and socioeconomic factors) on farmers’ adoption of agri-environmental schemes (AES) is investigated by statistical analysis. In general, farmers participate in AES primarily because the program offers enticing financial assistance that fits with their business plan. The likelihood of penalties, undue complexity, red tape, and stringent restrictions are the most prevalent deterrents. Working together with farmers to improve AES and making advisory services available are essential. These creative strategies will undoubtedly increase AECM’s efficacy both domestically in the Czech Republic and globally.