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How much can be gained by optimizing nutrient abetment spatially – Cost – efficiency comparison of non – point arable loads from different Finnish watersheds

Helin, Janne; Tattari, Sirkka - European Association of Agricultural Economists - EAAE - 2010

Targeting has become the buzz word in the national agri-environmental policy reform in Finland. It is generally accepted that more environmental benefits could be reaped by implementing environmental protection measures where they have the biggest positive impact. However, considering one of the...

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Tradable Substitution Rights: Simulation of the Cost-Efficiency of a Nitrogen Reduction in the Pig Finishing Sector

Carlier, Peter Jan; Lauwers, Ludwig H.; Mathijs, Erik - European Association of Agricultural Economists - EAAE - 2005

To comply with the European Nitrate Directive, the Flemish manure policy has been elaborated mainly on the base of command and control measures (maximum fertilisation limits etc.). In literature, however, tradable permits are described as a cost efficient and effective instrument. Applied to...

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Costs of Reducing Nutrient Losses in Denmark - Analyses of Different Regulation Systems and Cost Effective Measures

Jacobsen, Brian H.; Abildtrup, Jens; Jensen, Jorgen Dejgaard - European Association of Agricultural Economists - EAAE - 2005

regulation systems aimed at reducing nitrogen leaching, analyses of measures for reducing phosphorus losses and estimation of … regulation when compared with administrative regulation and set a side. For phosphorus a balance between incoming and outgoing … phosphorus is very costly as this requires that much slurry is transported from the western to the eastern part of Denmark. The …

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DOING POLICY IN THE LAB! OPTIONS FOR THE FUTURE USE OF MODEL-BASED POLICY ANALYSIS FOR COMPLEX DECISION-MAKING

Happe, Kathrin; Balmann, Alfons - European Association of Agricultural Economists - EAAE - 2008

pathways to further develop modelling approaches to better meet the challenges facing agriculture today? In this paper, we … the dynamic interplay between policies and models using the example of modelling in agricultural economics. The third …

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MODELLING IMPACTS OF SOME EUROPEAN BIOFUEL MEASURES

Ledebur, Oliver von; Salamon, Petra; Zimmermann, Andrei; … - European Association of Agricultural Economists - EAAE - 2008

Against the background of increasing concerns regarding the energy supply security as well as environmental concern the interest for renewable energy sources has increased in recent years. The biofuel sector, backed by public policies, experienced a strong increase in and outside Europe. A...

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Modelling the CAP Reform at the Regional Level with ProLand

Weinmann, Bernd; Sheridan, Patrick; Schroers, Jan Ole; … - European Association of Agricultural Economists - EAAE - 2005

The reform of the European Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) will fundamentally affect the decision behaviour of land users. So far transfer payments were coupled to specific forms of land use. The reform encourages land users to make decisions concerning production based solely on market...

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Methodological and empirical progress and challenges in integrated assessment of agricultural systems and policies

Ittersum, Martin K. van; Heckelei, Thomas; Oude … - European Association of Agricultural Economists - EAAE - 2011

In this contribution we first present a methodology for integrated assessment of agricultural systems (SEAMLESS Integrated Framework), illustrate its application in an integrated assessment of high commodity prices and then discuss its flexibility and limitations. From there we take a broader...

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Combining non-modelling and modelling approaches for the evaluation of RD policy: study of the impact of modulation as a policy instrument

Nowicki, Peter - European Association of Agricultural Economists - EAAE - 2010

Two separate, but interlinked methodological approaches – the modelling approach and non-modelling approach – have been … approaches a range of methodological and analytical tools are used, as follows: Non-modelling Approach • Literature Review … indicators for the case study Member States. Modelling Approach: • Budget model, tailor made for the project, provides much of …

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Derogation on the EU Nitrates Directive: does it make a difference?

Claeys, Dakerlia; Lauwers, Ludwig H.; Marchand, Fleur L.; … - European Association of Agricultural Economists - EAAE - 2008

on and off farm. The results show that derogation may cause the existing manure surpluses to expire, if only nitrogen …

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Modelling Policies for Multifunctional Agriculture and Rural Development in a Remote EU Region (Caithness & Sutherland, Scotland, UK)

Bergmann, Holger; Thomson, Kenneth J. - European Association of Agricultural Economists - EAAE - 2008

.e. Caithness & Sutherland, which is characterised by multifunctional agriculture. In this paper, the context of the modelling work … modelling scenarios, one of which relates to the “decommissioning” (run-down) of a major industrial site (Dounreay) within the … area. The modelling results are discussed, in terms of regional population, land use, economic and other terms, from 2001 …

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