Direct Payments Distribution Between Farmers in Selected New EU Member States

Sadłowski, Adrian; Beluhova-Uzunova, R.; Popp, József; Atanasov, D.; Ivanova, Boryana; Shishkova, M.; Hristov, K.

doi:10.7160/aol.2022.140408

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“…It is crucial to contemplate the decision-making process regarding the allocation of direct payment savings, particularly those stemming from farmers' non-compliance [156]. MSs could only withhold 25% of funds obtained through the implementation of crosscompliance (see [157]), thereby offering little incentive for states to establish a reliable control system.…”

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Unraveling the European Agricultural Policy Sustainable Development Trajectory

Doukas,

Salvati,

Vardopoulos

2023

Land

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Amidst growing concerns about the impact of agriculture on the environment, the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) has been overhauled to prioritize sustainable rural development in European agriculture. Based on this line of thought, the present contribution delves into the details of the CAP’s shift, focusing on the main environmental concerns faced in the policy-making framework. Grounded in a political science perspective, the current study looks at how environmental and climate change concerns were gradually elevated inside the CAP’s policy-making framework and how they helped create the “green architecture” for European agriculture. Examining the process of policy change under the lens of historical institutionalism and neo-institutionalism within the multilevel governance framework of the European Union (EU), the key role played by the gradual introduction of measures aimed at promoting measurable environmental criteria and climatic targets is highlighted. For instance, measures aimed at preserving carbon-rich soils and enhancing water resources can have positive impacts on the environment. However, these measures were also recognized to increase the cost of production for the European farmers, who faced serious difficulties in adjusting to the new framework. Within this context, this research delves into the roles played by two additional fundamental entities: the consumer and environmental activism. Additionally, the study underscores the EU’s commitment to addressing climate change and sustainable development challenges and how conditionality is being used to link funding to results. Upon analyzing the CAP’s shift, the reflection of a more flexible and rational approach is argued to be embodied by the new policy architecture. By incorporating both CAP pillars, encouraging collaboration with compatible policies, and allowing for greater adaptability in response to the unique circumstances and objectives of each member state, the CAP is taking significant steps towards sustainability and climate action. These insights into the significance and implications of the CAP’s shift towards sustainability offer valuable recommendations for future policy developments, emphasizing the need to balance environmental concerns with the needs of farmers and other stakeholders.

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Unraveling the European Agricultural Policy Sustainable Development Trajectory

Doukas,

Salvati,

Vardopoulos

2023

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“…Therefore, they are an instrument with a strong impact not only on EU agriculture but also on other agribusiness links, the land market and rural areas in general. They are partly transfers or subsidies and partly a form of remuneration for the provision of public goods and services (Sadłowski 2022). Even though the relevance of support via direct payments for agricultural incomes in Europe is decreasing, it is still substantial (Finger and El Benni 2021).…”

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Decomposition of variations of direct payments rates on the example of selected support instruments applied in Poland

Sadłowski¹

2023

AGR ECON-CZECH

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In this paper, an original analysis of the direct payment rate shaping mechanism -in terms of the process and from the perspective of game theory -has been carried out. The factors determining the direct payments rates were identified. The results of measuring the impact of these factors on payments rates fluctuations were presented. The territorial scope of the study is Poland. The time range covers the years 2016-2020. The objective scope of the analysis includes four direct support instruments. It was found that the rates of sectoral area payments vary to a greater extent than the rates of general payments due to fluctuations in the area approved for a payment. The findings of this study can be used to develop a method for predicting payments rates based on the analysis of the fundamental factors. The prediction of payments rates could be used to support decision-making processes in agricultural policy. Therefore, the research results involving the decomposition of payments rates are of significant practical value in addition to their cognitive significance.

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Challenging the Status Quo: A Critical Analysis of the Common Agricultural Policy’s Shift Toward Sustainability

Doukas,

Vardopoulos,

Petides

2024

United Nations University Series on Regionalism

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Amidst growing concerns about the impact of agriculture on the environment, the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) has been overhauled to prioritize sustainability in European agriculture. This chapter delves into the details of the CAP’s shift, analyzing the elevation of environmental concerns within the policymaking framework. Drawing upon concepts from the field of political science that examine the process of policy change, like those found in historical institutionalism, the study explores how the CAP’s move toward “greening” is redefining the trajectory of EU and global agriculture. Throughout the analysis, the study highlights the key role played by initiatives such as the Green Payment Scheme and other measures in promoting measurable environmental and climatic criteria. For example, measures aimed at preserving carbon-rich soils and enhancing water resources can have positive impacts on the environment. However, the study also recognizes that these measures may limit the power of farmers. In addition, the study underscores the EU’s commitment to addressing climate change and sustainable development challenges and how conditionality is being used to link funding to results. Upon analyzing the CAP’s shift, the study argues that the new architecture of the policy represents a more flexible and rational approach. By incorporating both CAP pillars, encouraging collaboration with compatible policies, and allowing for greater adaptability in response to the unique circumstances and objectives of each Member State, the CAP is taking significant steps toward sustainability and climate action. These insights into the significance and implications of the CAP’s shift toward sustainability offer valuable recommendations for future policy developments, emphasizing the need to balance environmental concerns with the needs of rural workers and other stakeholders.

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Direct Payments Distribution Between Farmers in Selected New EU Member States

Cited by 4 publications

References 22 publications

Unraveling the European Agricultural Policy Sustainable Development Trajectory

Unraveling the European Agricultural Policy Sustainable Development Trajectory

Decomposition of variations of direct payments rates on the example of selected support instruments applied in Poland

Challenging the Status Quo: A Critical Analysis of the Common Agricultural Policy’s Shift Toward Sustainability

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