Essays about: "Agri-environmental measures"
Found 4 essays containing the words Agri-environmental measures.
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1. To what extent are Hungarian farmers willing to cooperate on agri-environmental schemes? : experimental evidence from a public goods game
University essay from SLU/Dept. of EconomicsAbstract : European Union agri-environmental measures fail to deliver expected benefits despite playing a central role in mitigating the negative effects of agriculture on biodiversity and the environment. Implementing agri-environmental contracts following a landscape-scale rather than an individual�farm level approach could potentially contribute to improving their environmental performance. READ MORE
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2. The environmental performance of Swedish food production : an analysis of agri-environmental indicators
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Soil and EnvironmentAbstract : In the European Union 43.5% of the land area is used for agricultural purposes, providing food, feed and fiber for the population, but also causing detrimental environmental impact. READ MORE
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3. Possible solutions to the failure of agri-environmental measures. Could increasing collaboration and knowledge save biodiversity?
University essay from Lunds universitet/Miljövetenskaplig utbildningAbstract : The common agricultural policy (CAP) has been stated as one of the most important policies within the European Union (EU), and is the fundament for agricultural development in the member states. However, the CAP has been stated to effect biodiversity in a negative way. READ MORE
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4. Skydd mot nitrat och bekämpningsmedel i dricksvatten : åtgärder och styrmedel i fem länder
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Soil SciencesAbstract : In many European countries there is an increasing concern about the occasionally high concentrations of nitrate and pesticides in drinking water. The advent of the EU Water Framework Directive particularly highlights this. READ MORE