European Pesticide Tax Schemes in Comparison: An Analysis of Experiences and Developments

Böcker, Thomas; Finger, Robert

doi:10.3390/su8040378

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“…For example, Vijftigschild and Oskam () show for the Netherlands that between 1980/81 and 1991/92, despite pesticide prices increased up to 32.5%, the pesticide demand increased by 20%, which would indicate a simple and crude elasticity of +0.63. In a similar vein, pesticides taxes have not necessarily led to sharp decreases in pesticide use, as observed in Sweden and Denmark under the former tax scheme, but, rather, to a substitution of products, as observed in Norway (Böcker and Finger, ).…”

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“…For instance, national action plans have been established in countries of the European Union and pesticide taxation schemes have been established in some European countries (i.e. France, Sweden, Norway, Denmark) (Böcker and Finger, ; Lefebvre et al ., ). There have also been recent discussions on an introduction of a taxation scheme in other European countries such as Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany (ARCADIS Belgium, ; Hof et al ., ; Möckel et al ., ,b).…”

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A Meta‐Analysis on the Elasticity of Demand for Pesticides

Böcker¹,

Finger²

2016

J Agricultural Economics

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There is an increasing policy interest in pesticide taxation schemes as a measure to reduce harmful effects of pesticide use. The effectiveness of such tax depends, however, on the price elasticity of demand for pesticides. Moreover, information on these demand elasticities and their determinants is of crucial relevance for policy‐making and normative modeling approaches. In this article, we present a meta‐analysis based on studies that have estimated pesticide demand elasticities in Europe and North America. Our meta‐analysis reveals that the own‐price elasticities of demand for pesticides are, with a median of −0.28, significantly smaller than zero, but also significantly larger than −1, i.e. to be inelastic. We find that the demand for pesticides for special crops is less elastic than that for arable and grassland. In addition, the demand for herbicides is more elastic than for other pesticides. Studies that consider only short‐term horizons and little flexibility for farmers to adjust to price changes generate significantly less elastic pesticide demands. The results also indicate that more recent studies identify lower pesticide price elasticities of demand. Furthermore, we find that peer‐reviewed studies tend to find more inelastic results compared to grey literature.

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A Meta‐Analysis on the Elasticity of Demand for Pesticides

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2016

J Agricultural Economics

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“…Frequent, prophylactic, and sometimes superfluous insecticide applications add to the growers’ private costs and also have negative external effects due to detrimental impacts on the environment and human health [31]. Furthermore, consumer trust may be undermined in a time of growing awareness for health and environmental issues in the food chain [32,33]. …”

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Economic Impact of the Introduction and Establishment of Drosophila suzukii on Sweet Cherry Production in Switzerland

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First detected in Switzerland in 2011, the invasive Drosophila suzukii, spotted wing drosophila, has caused recurring costs for growers of berries and fruit. Recommended management approaches rely on a set of methods, tailored to suit crop requirements under the prevailing local conditions. Control of D. suzukii represents a substantial economic burden for growers, in terms of material, equipment, new infrastructure and extra labour. However, those growers who invest wisely to deliver unblemished produce are rewarded with high payoffs. We present insights from a growers’ survey conducted in 2015 and 2016 to gauge the impact of the introduction and establishment of D. suzukii on Swiss sweet cherry production. The surveyed growers (111 in 2015 and 298 in 2016) observed the recommended surveillance, sanitation and control measures. The use of insecticides (78% and 79% of respondents in 2015 and 2016, respectively) and the harvest of all fruits (93% and 59% of respondents in 2015 and 2016, respectively) were the most widespread methods used to reduce damage. Nearly one-third of the respondents set up enclosure nets. Our economic evaluation of different scenarios provides a quantitative indication of the potentially incurred costs. We argue for enhanced stakeholder involvement to raise the acceptance of integrated pest management practices, and to inform research and outreach by providing insights into the motivations and barriers to adoption.

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“…Other countries in Europe that have introduced pesticide taxes as part of a pesticide reduction plan include France, Norway and Sweden. However, an analysis of experiences and developments of these schemes has demonstrated that overall, the effectiveness of pesticide taxes is limited, but if tax on a specific pesticide is sufficiently high, application and associated risks are reduced significantly [25]. Additionally, in all of these countries, the stockpiling of pesticides in advance of tax introduction or increases was observed.…”

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Pesticide Use in Northern Ireland’s Arable Crops from 1992–2016 and Implications for Future Policy Development

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Abstract:Since the 1960s, the objective for the United Kingdom (UK) government policy and legislation on crop protection practices has been to minimise the impact of pesticide use in agriculture and horticulture to the wider environment. Subsequent European Union (EU) policy and legislation have also targeted this objective through a demanding approvals process, competency tests for users, maximum residue limits, regular post-registration monitoring and the promotion of integrated pest and disease management techniques. However, none of this substantive regulation refers to target reduction levels for pesticide use. Since 1992, the number of arable farms in Northern Ireland has decreased by 61% with a consequent reduction of 34% in the area of arable crops grown. Despite this reduction in area of arable crops grown, the area treated by the major pesticide groups increased by 49% due to intensification, but the weight of major pesticides applied to arable crops decreased by 37%. However, the intensity of application measured by the total quantity of all pesticides applied to the basic area of arable crops treated remained relatively constant at approximately 3.2 kg/ha. Pesticide usage trends and reduction policies in other geographic regions are also discussed for comparative purposes.

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European Pesticide Tax Schemes in Comparison: An Analysis of Experiences and Developments

Cited by 76 publications

References 19 publications

A Meta‐Analysis on the Elasticity of Demand for Pesticides

A Meta‐Analysis on the Elasticity of Demand for Pesticides

Economic Impact of the Introduction and Establishment of Drosophila suzukii on Sweet Cherry Production in Switzerland

Pesticide Use in Northern Ireland’s Arable Crops from 1992–2016 and Implications for Future Policy Development

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