EU Policy for Agriculture, Food and Rural Areas

• Subject matter
• Public policies
• Scientific approaches
• Approach and outline of the book
• References

Abstract
• Agriculture: a frontrunner or obstacle in the processes of European integration?
• Historical development of EU policies for agriculture, food and rural areas
• Other related European policies
• New emphases and priorities
• International dimension
• References

Abstract
• Introduction
• The Council of the European Union
• The European Commission
• The European Parliament
• The Court of Justice and the Court of Auditors
• Decision-making, implementation and scrutiny
• Lobbying
• Summary of the new elements from the Lisbon Treaty
• References

Abstract
• Introduction
• Financial frameworks
• Growing financial discipline
• ‘Budget imbalances’ and budgetary reforms
• Conclusions
• References

• Abstract
• Introduction
• WTO: a historical perspective (1948-1994)
• WTO rules for agriculture, food and environment
• The WTO as an organisation
• Doha Development Agenda (1999-present)
• Conclusions
• References

• Abstract
• Introduction
• The GMO industry
• GMOs and the EU
• Conclusions
• References

• Abstract
• EU public and private standards
• Food standards as barriers and catalysts for developing country exports
• EU public and private standards and development
• References

• Abstract
• Introduction
• Developing countries and EU agricultural trade flows
• EU response to criticisms of the CAP
• Welfare effects of agricultural trade liberalisation
• Increased market access: diverging welfare effects for developing countries
• Recent developments
• Conclusions
• References

• Abstract
• Introduction
• Framework of analysis
• Public and private standards in the agri-food sector
• Public and private roles in rural policy
• Conclusions
• References

• Abstract
• Introduction
• The food chain from an agricultural perspective
• Value added in agriculture
• Sharing the pie
• The changing position of agriculture and food
• An analytical framework
• The role of policies
• References
• Appendix

• Abstract
• Introduction
• Agricultural market and price policy
• Principles
• Classic market regulations
• Reform of the market organisations
• The single common market organisation
• Market and price policy in future years
• References

• Abstract
• Policy reform, globalisation and price risk management challenges
• Income stabilisation methods: the role of futures and forward contracts
• Forward contracts
• Private markets and market policy
• References

• Abstract
• Introduction
• Direct income support, decoupling and cross-compliance
• The Single Payment Scheme
• Cross-compliance in more detail
• The way ahead
• References

• Abstract
• Introduction
• Characteristics of a bond scheme
• Advantages and disadvantages
• Contrasts with the Single Payment Scheme
• A future bond scheme?
• References

• Abstract
• Introduction
• Multifunctionality as an attribute of contemporary agriculture
• Multifunctionality in the CAP
• Contesting multifunctionality in the WTO
• Europe’s new land debate
• Conclusions
• References

• Abstract
• Introduction
• The EU framework foranimal health
• EU animal health strategy: a fresh approach
• Conclusions
• References

• Abstract
• Introduction
• Plant pests, their consequences and need for regulation
• Plant health policy within the European Union
• Future developments and challenges
• References

• Abstract
• Introduction
• Development of EU animal welfare legislation
• Policy issues
• Policy options
• References

• Abstract
• Introduction
• Changing consumers, changing concerns
• Changing policy priorities
• The political economy of the common agricultural policy
• Consumers and the political economy of food standards
• Conclusions
• References

• Abstract
• Introduction
• In search of a European power to regulate food
• Development of EU food law
• Analysis of EU food law
• Debate and conclusions
• References

• Abstract
• Introduction
• Food quality and food safety
• Certification and certification schemes
• Food safety standards
• Organisation and legislation
• Implications for producers, chains and consumers
• Conclusions
• References

• Abstract
• Introduction
• The New Food Economy and ICT
• ICT-related technologies and the food sector
• Developments in European society
• Implications for industry
• Implications for policy
• Conclusions
• References

• Abstract
• Introduction
• Socio-economic patterns in rural regions: a mosaic
• Socio-economic dynamics in rural regions
• Future challenges of European regions
• Conclusions and recommendations
• References

• Abstract
• Introduction
• Defining rural amenity
• Demand for public goods and amenity
• Valuation methods
• Recent progress
• Research challenges
• Conclusion
• References

• Abstract
• Introduction
• Theoretical background
• Environment action programmes
• Water and air pollution
• Soil degradation
• Concluding remarks
• References

• Abstract
• Introduction
• The Birds and Habitats Directives
• Agri-environmental measures
• Conclusions
• References

• Abstract
• Introduction
• Do we need collective arrangements for agri-environmental management?
• Environmental co-operatives as ‘clubs’
• The policy relevance of collective approaches
• References

• Abstract
• Concepts
• Policy approaches
• Conclusions
• References

• Abstract
• Introduction
• Early policy-making for European rural areas
• EU general structural policy
• EU rural development policy under the CAP since 1988
• Now and the future: balancing between structural/regional, environmental and agricultural policy
• Conclusions
• References

• Abstract
• Introduction
• A brief look at the past
• New challenges
• Values of the countryside
• A binding policy for the rural areas
• Four main functions for the rural areas
• Some final remarks
• References

• Abstract
• Introduction
• Why is agricultural policy under debate?
• European agriculture after 2020
• What to do between now and 2020?
• Agricultural, rural and land management policy
• Experiences with structural adjustment
• Concluding remarks
• References

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