A reduction of trade barriers will influence the overall scale of agricultural activities, the structure of agricultural production in different countries, the mix of inputs and outputs, the production technology, and the regulatory framework. These adjustments, in turn, will impact on the...

In addition to generating commodity outputs, agricultural production activities affect water, air, and soil quality, influence eco-systems and biodiversity, and shape rural landscapes. Many of these environmental effects exhibit the characteristics of negative or positive externalities or public...