CEU Electronic Theses and Dissertations, 2024
| Author | Siebenhirter, Julia |
|---|---|
| Title | The Common Agricultural Policy and Regenerative Farming: Opportunities and Barriers for Farmers |
| Summary | The purpose of this research is to examine the effectiveness of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) in supporting regenerative agriculture (RA) in Austria. The CAP significantly shapes the Austrian agricultural sector, with subsidies comprising up to 40% of farmers' income. However, limited literature exists on the effects of the CAP on RA. The role of this study is to develop an understanding of the mechanisms of the current CAP 2023-2027 and their support of RA in Austria, considering the nature of RA and inherent challenges. The methodological approach adopted for this study involves a literature review, policy analysis, and semi-structured interviews with two agricultural experts to understand the challenges of regenerative farming and identify the opportunities and barriers for farmers under the current CAP. The findings reveal that while the CAP offers increased funding for regenerative farming, significant gaps remain in addressing challenges and providing comprehensive support. The study further highlights a lack of financial assistance and high regulatory pressures, which fail to accommodate the diverse circumstances of farms and the constant innovation in RA. The data collected recommends developing a comprehensive funding scheme for RA, enhancing the flexibility and adaptability of policies, increasing the freedom for farmers, simplifying administrative processes, and fostering collaborative research and education and tailored consultation. |
| Supervisor | Illés, Zoltán |
| Department | Undergraduate Studies BA |
| Full text | https://www.etd.ceu.edu/2024/siebenhirter_julia.pdf |
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