The limitations of environmental management systems in Australian agriculture

摘要: The efficacy of government-supported programs to encourage improved management land and water systems associated with agricultural in Australia has been mixed. broad approach Australian governments is reviewed briefly. Evidence presented from case assessments a program promote adoption environmental (EMSs) improve outcomes practices. EMSs are implemented manage the impacts ameliorate risk business activity. Data on reported EMS activity experience four selected groups farmers Victoria, south-eastern Australia, representing broad-acre cropping, beef dairy farming. pro-environmental behaviours were mediated through voluntary government industry sponsored EMSs, often financial incentives other support. Findings study that practices sufficient public benefits unlikely occur at scale for significant impact. Farmers more readily adopted which financially beneficial than those had positive Although focus market-based instrument (MBI) type popular western countries, enforcing regulation an important, but usually politically unpopular, component use policy. comparative advantage differed industries studied, overall there insufficient market drivers widespread Australia. Environmental could be effectively achieved by directly funding have highest net benefits. Having clear unambiguous objective particular policy likely achieve having multiple objectives as occurs number international currently.