How do farmers perceive support systems for natural pastures, and how can they be improved?

Page reviewed:  27/11/2025

Harold Opdenbosch from SustAinimal Academy, together with a group of researchers, has published a scientific article on natural pastures and the support available for these important areas.

Natural pastures are crucial for supporting biodiversity in Sweden, but their number and quality have declined over the years. Protecting these ecosystems is an important political goal, which makes it necessary to carefully consider the design of support measures for their protection. This study examines farmers' perceptions of the current support system, how it may not be sufficient to protect these areas, and provides suggestions for improvements.

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Farm-level acceptability of contract attributes in agri-environment-climate measures for biodiversity conservation