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Modelling Farmer Entry into the Environmentally Sensitive Area Schemes in Scotland

Modelling Farmer Entry into the Environmentally Sensitive Area Schemes in Scotland The probability and rate of farmer entry into the Environmentally Sensitive Area (ESA) scheme were investigated by multinomial logit and duration analysis respectively. Models were based on a survey of 490 farmers sampled from across all ten ESAs in Scotland. The results indicated a number of generic factors as important in explaining the entry decision. Non‐entrants were less aware of and less informed about the scheme than entrants. The probability of entry was increased where the scheme prescription fitted the farm situation and the costs of compliance were low. The duration analysis suggested several factors accelerating scheme entry: an interest in conservation, more adequate information and more extensive systems. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Journal of Agricultural Economics Wiley

Modelling Farmer Entry into the Environmentally Sensitive Area Schemes in Scotland

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Wiley
Copyright
Copyright © 2001 Wiley Subscription Services, Inc., A Wiley Company
ISSN
0021-857X
eISSN
1477-9552
DOI
10.1111/j.1477-9552.2001.tb00910.x
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Abstract

The probability and rate of farmer entry into the Environmentally Sensitive Area (ESA) scheme were investigated by multinomial logit and duration analysis respectively. Models were based on a survey of 490 farmers sampled from across all ten ESAs in Scotland. The results indicated a number of generic factors as important in explaining the entry decision. Non‐entrants were less aware of and less informed about the scheme than entrants. The probability of entry was increased where the scheme prescription fitted the farm situation and the costs of compliance were low. The duration analysis suggested several factors accelerating scheme entry: an interest in conservation, more adequate information and more extensive systems.

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Journal of Agricultural EconomicsWiley

Published: Jan 1, 2001

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