Smallholders, Organic Farmers, and Agricultural Policy

Rydén, Reine

doi:10.1080/03468750601160004

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“…In the EU, regulations are in place to protect designated sections of permanent grassland, which cannot be transformed or cultivated by farmers [88,89]. However, certain farmers, such as those enrolled in the small farmer's program, are exempt from the green-ing regulations, and organic farmers are rewarded for their environmentally friendly practices [8,90]. Failure to comply with greening regulations can result in reduced direct payments [77,85,91].…”

Section: From Policy Reform To Environmental Stewardship: Examining T...mentioning

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“…Moreover, farmers who disregard greening regulations are penalized through reduced direct payments, indicating the importance of complying with these regulations. Finally, the exemptions granted to certain farmers, such as those enrolled in the small farmer's program and organic farmers, ought to be carefully evaluated for reasons of administration and proportionality [90].…”

Section: Safeguarding Agriculture In the Face Of Climate Change: Expl...mentioning

confidence: 99%

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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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Section: From Policy Reform To Environmental Stewardship: Examining T...mentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Safeguarding Agriculture In the Face Of Climate Change: Expl...mentioning

confidence: 99%

Unraveling the European Agricultural Policy Sustainable Development Trajectory

Doukas,

Salvati,

Vardopoulos

2023

Land

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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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