The contrasting implementation of the EU agri-environment regulation in Ireland and Scotland

✍ Scribed by Emerson, H. ;Egdell, J.

• Publisher: John Wiley and Sons
• Year: 1999
• Tongue: English
• Weight: 287 KB
• Volume: 9
• Category: Article
• ISSN: 0961-0405
• DOI: 10.1002/(sici)1099-0976(199907/08)9:4<154::aid-eet195>3.0.co;2-i

✦ Synopsis

The implementation of the EU Agri-Environment Regulation (2078/92) has varied considerably between member states. This paper compares the different approaches applied in two countries, Ireland and Scotland, that share many similarities in both their agricultural systems and rural environments. It outlines the background to the present policy instruments in both countries and contrasts the two policy scenarios, examining their characteristics and operation, and identifying some of their respective strengths and weaknesses. The paper concludes with a discussion of possible future development of agri-environmental measures in the two countries.