Cap Regimes and the European Countryside: Prospects for Integrations between Agricultural, Regional and Environmental Policies (Cabi Publishing)

Assessments made on the environmental effects of the CAP are reviewed and the contribution of agricultural policy to environmental quality in the EU is considered. The focus is on the role of agricultural policy in reducing harmful effects and/or creating benefits to the physical environment, landscape and nature, Emphasis is placed on comparative studies. The commodity regimes of the CAP are examined (beef regime, arable crops regime, olive oil regime). Following a preface (one paper) and an introduction to environmental reform of agricultural policy (two papers), the environmental performance of CAP regimes is examined (ten papers). Institutional factors in reorienting agriculture are considered (three papers) and prospects for the future are discussed (two papers). Some of the chapters are edited and revised versions of papers presented at a workshop on CAP and the environment in the EU, held in the Netherlands in February 1998. Chapter: 1 (Page no: 1) CAP and the environment: policy development and the state of research. Author(s): Brouwer, F. Lowe, P. Chapter: 2 (Page no: 17) The environmental effects of reforming agricultural policies. Author(s): Legg, W. Chapter: 3 (Page no: 31) Integration of environmental objectives into agricultural policy making. Author(s): Lowe, P. Baldock, D. Chapter: 4 (Page no: 55) The beef regime. Author(s): Andersen, E. Rutherford, A. Winter, M. Chapter: 5 (Page no: 71) The sheepmeat and goatmeat regime. Author(s): Ashworth, S. Caraveli, H. Chapter: 6 (Page no: 87) The arable crops regime and the use of pesticides. Author(s): Falconer, K. Oskam, A. Chapter: 7 (Page no: 103) The arable crops regime and nitrogen pollution control. Author(s): Brouwer, F. Hoogeveen, M. Chapter: 8 (Page no: 117) The arable crops regime and the countryside implications. Author(s): Winter, M. Chapter: 9 (Page no: 137) The wine regime. Author(s): Rosell, J. Viladomiu, L. Chapter: 10 (Page no: 155) The olive oil regime. Author(s): Beaufoy, G. Chapter: 11 (Page no: 179) Policies for less favoured areas. Author(s): Dax, T. Hellegers, P. Chapter: 12 (Page no: 199) The agri-environmental measures (2078/92). Author(s): Buller, H. Chapter: 13 (Page no: 221) Organic farming. Author(s): Lampkin, N. Padel, S. Foster, C. Chapter: 14 (Page no: 241) Do 'soft' regulations matter? Author(s): Just, F. Heinz, I. Chapter: 15 (Page no: 257) National cultural and institutional factors in CAP and environment. Author(s): Lowe, P. Flynn, B. Just, F. Lima, A. V. de Patrício, T. Povellato, A. Chapter: 16 (Page no: 281) Market remuneration for goods and services provided by agriculture and forestry. Author(s): Merlo, M. Milocco, E. Virgilietti, P. Chapter: 17 (Page no: 305) Economic and environmental impacts of Agenda 2000. Author(s): Kleinhanss, W. Chapter: 18 (Page no: 321) Agenda 2000: a wasted opportunity? Author(s): Lowe, P. Brouwer, F. Contributors 8 Preface 12 1 CAP and the Environment: Policy Development and the State of Research 14 Part 1 Introduction: The Environmental Reform of Agricultural Policy 28 2 The Environmental Effects of Reforming Agricultural Policies 30 3 Integration of Environmental Objectives into Agricultural Policy Making 44 Part 2 The Environmental Performance of the CAP Regimes 66 4 The Beef Regime 68 5 The Sheepmeat and Goatmeat Regime 84 6 The Arable Crops Regime and the Use of Pesticides 100 7 The Arable Crops Regime and Nitrogen Pollution Control 116 8 The Arable Crops Regime and the Countryside Implications 130 9 The Wine Regime 150 10 The Olive Oil Regime 168 11 Policies for Less Favoured Areas 192 12 The Agri-environmental Measures (2078/92) 212 13 Organic Farming 234 Part 3 Institutional Factors in Reorienting Agriculture 252 14 Do 'Soft' Regulations Matter? 254 15 National Cultural and Institutional Factors in CAP and Environment 270 16 Market Remuneration for Goods and Services Provided by Agriculture and Forestry 294 Part 4 Outlook 316 17 Economic and Environmental Impact of Agenda 2000 318 18 Agenda 2000: A Wasted Opportunity? 334 Index 348 "The objectives of this book are to review assessments made on the environmental effects of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) and to judge the contribution of agricultural policy to environmental quality in the European Union. It focuses on the role of agricultural policy in reducing harmful effects and/or creating benefits to the physical environment, landscape and nature. Emphasis is given to comparative studies, rather than any limited to one country. A major part of the book considers the commodity regimes of the CAP - e.g. the beef regime, the arable crops regime, the olive oil regime. It is essential reading for those studying and working in the areas of agricultural and environmental economics and policy and rural geography."--Jacket

This book reviews assessments on the environmental effects of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), and assesses the contribution of agricultural policy to environmental quality in the EU. It focuses on the role of agricultural policy in reducing harmful effects and/or creating benefits to the physical environment, landscape and nature. Emphasis is given to comparative studies, rather than any limited to one country. The commodity regimes of the CAP – e.g. the beef, wine and olive oil regimes – are considered in detail.

This book reviews assessments on the environmental effects of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), and assesses the contribution of agricultural policy to environmental quality in the EU. It focuses on the role of agricultural policy in reducing harmful effects and/or creating benefits to the physical environment, landscape and nature. Emphasis is given to comparative studies, rather than any limited to one country. The commodity regimes of the CAP â€" e.g. the beef, wine and olive oil regimes â€" are considered in detail The objectives of this title are to review assessments made on the environmental effects of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) and to judge the contribution of agricultural policy to environmental quality in the European Union