DOI: https://doi.org/10.5513/JCEA01/27.2.5008
Original scientific paper
Perception of subsidies for the regeneration of agricultural brownfields in selected regions of the Czech Republic
2026, 27 (2) p. 586-600
Kateřina MAZANCOVÁ, Tomáš KREJČÍ, Stanislav MARTINÁT, Petr KLUSÁČEK, Kamil PÍCHA, Josef NAVRÁTIL
Abstract
Agricultural brownfields are a key part of post-socialist rural areas in Central and Eastern Europe. Their regeneration is challenging and often slow or impossible without substantial financial support. Although subsidies for these transformations can be beneficial, they often face social criticism. This paper aims to assess the acceptance of subsidies for regenerating agricultural brownfields and identify factors influencing acceptable levels of support. Surveys were conducted among rural residents with agricultural brownfields and owners of unused buildings across three regions in the southern Czech Republic. Data were analysed using nonparametric methods, primarily GLM. Results show differences in the perception of subsidies between people involved in agriculture and those who are not. Differences also appear among agricultural property owners based on farm size, highlighting the need for a broader understanding of subsidies and better access for smaller enterprises.
Keywords
abandonment, agriculture, brownfields, development, Central Europe, subsidies
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