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Session

Food and Agriculture 1
Location: B136
Session Chair: Karolina Safarzynska, University of Warsaw

Presentation 3

More than money: Institutional trust and social incentives to sustain organic farming

Nhai Nguyen¹, Anne Stenger², Kim Pham³, Phu Van-Nguyen³, Jocelyn Donze¹, Magali Jaoul-Grammare⁴

1: BETA, University of Strasbourg, France; 2: INRAE, BETA; 3: Economix, University of Paris Nanterre; 4: CNRS, BETA

Discussant: Karolina Safarzynska (University of Warsaw)

This study investigates the challenges and incentives shaping the maintenance of organic farming (OF), with a particular focus on non-monetary drivers. Drawing on original survey data collected from approximately 4,000 organic farmers in France, the analysis examines the factors influencing farmers’ decisions to remain engaged in organic practices beyond the initial conversion phase. While OF is widely recognised for its environmental, social, and health benefits, its persistence is increasingly challenged by economic, technical, and social constraints. Moving beyond traditional institutional and financial support mechanisms, the study explores the role of alternative, non-monetary incentives in sustaining farmers’ commitment to OF. The results highlight the central role of institutional trust, participation in agricultural networks, and farmers’ own organic consumption patterns in explaining continued engagement in organic farming. In contrast, spatial factors—such as geographical isolation or location within environmentally sensitive or protected areas—as well as environmental sensitivity related to soil quality or climate change, do not exert a significant influence on farmers’ decisions to maintain OF. By emphasising the importance of institutional and social dimensions, this study contributes to the literature on sustainable agriculture by demonstrating that the durability of organic farming cannot be explained solely by economic incentives. The findings suggest that policies aimed at strengthening institutional trust through transparent and stable governance, and at fostering robust farmer networks, may play a crucial role in supporting the long-term viability of organic farming in France and beyond.