Policy-level enablers and barriers to the uptake of Sustainable Farming Practices

Policy stakeholders in the UK and France were asked about policy-based enablers and barriers to farmers adopting sustainable farming practices as agricultural policy comes into a major period of revision. Participants shared their views on current policies and identified key actions for improvement, including:

• Increase funding to public agencies, advisory services and farmers
• Improve balance between incentives and regulations
• Enhance accessibility of communication and government-led training
• Promote collaborative knowledge exchange
• Implement multi-level agri-food supply interventions

This policy brief provides more information as well as policy recommendations.