The Environmental Effects of Reforming Agricultural Policies

The Environmental Effects of Reforming Agricultural Policies
Author: OECD
Publisher: OECD Publishing
Total Pages: 129
Release: 1998-02-24
Genre:
ISBN: 9264162445

Through examining concrete policy experiences from OECD countries, this study concludes that agricultural policy reforms can improve the environment, provided they are accompanied by appropriate environmental measures.

Reforming agricultural support for improved environmental outcomes

Reforming agricultural support for improved environmental outcomes
Author: Mamun, Abdullah
Publisher: Intl Food Policy Res Inst
Total Pages: 56
Release: 2019-12-18
Genre: Political Science
ISBN:

Agricultural support has changed substantially in both rich and poor countries in recent years. In rich countries, there has been a strong move to decoupled subsidies and a fall in average rates of protection. In developing countries, market price support remains the dominant form of protection and average rates of support have risen—breaking the traditional pattern of taxing agriculture. Emissions from agriculture and land use change have contributed up to a third of total greenhouse gas emissions, with beef, milk and rice production accounting for more than 80 percent of agricultural emissions. Agricultural support was biased against emission-intensive goods until recent years and is now only slightly biased towards them. Although emission intensities are relatively higher in the developing countries, they have fallen far more rapidly in developing countries than in the rich countries in the past quarter-century, as agricultural productivity has grown in developing countries. Policy reform will be challenging given the strong political-economy support for the current structure of protection. Increasing investments in research and development to raise productivity and lower the emissions intensity of agricultural output would help agriculture and the environment.

Assessing the Environmental Impact of Farm Policies

Assessing the Environmental Impact of Farm Policies
Author: Walter Nebeker Thurman
Publisher: American Enterprise Institute
Total Pages: 110
Release: 1995
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9780844739151

This volume explores the environmental impact of farm policies on farm programmes and environmental goals, along with the environmental consequences of alternatives to the current farm programmes.

Farming for Our Future

Farming for Our Future
Author: PETER H.. ROSENBERG LEHNER (NATHAN A.)
Publisher:
Total Pages: 272
Release: 2021-12-07
Genre:
ISBN: 9781585762378

Farming for Our Future examines the policies and legal reforms necessary to accelerate the adoption of practices that can make agriculture in the United States climate-neutral or better. These proven practices will also make our food system more resilient to the impacts of climate change. Agriculture's contribution to climate change is substantial--much more so than official figures suggest--and we will not be able to achieve our overall mitigation goals unless agricultural emissions sharply decline. Fortunately, farms and ranches can be a major part of the climate solution, while protecting biodiversity, strengthening rural communities, and improving the lives of the workers who cultivate our crops and rear our animals. The importance of agricultural climate solutions can not be underestimated; it is a critical element both in ensuring our food security and limiting climate change. This book provides essential solutions to address the greatest crises of our time.

Agricultural Policy Monitoring and Evaluation 2022 Reforming Agricultural Policies for Climate Change Mitigation

Agricultural Policy Monitoring and Evaluation 2022 Reforming Agricultural Policies for Climate Change Mitigation
Author: OECD
Publisher: OECD Publishing
Total Pages: 652
Release: 2022-06-23
Genre:
ISBN: 9264493867

This annual report monitors and evaluates agricultural policies in 54 countries, including the 38 OECD countries, the five non-OECD EU Member States, and 11 emerging economies. It finds that the continued rise in agricultural support has been slower than sector growth in recent years, but has been driven to record highs mainly by temporary factors.

Indonesia in a Reforming World Economy

Indonesia in a Reforming World Economy
Author: Randy Stringer
Publisher: University of Adelaide Press
Total Pages: 283
Release: 2009
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0980623812

Brings together a subset of papers that have used 2 GCE models, the WAYANG Model and the GTAP Model, as part of ACIAR Project 9449 to analyse growth and policy reform issues in Indonesia.

Agricultural Policy in the United States

Agricultural Policy in the United States
Author: James L. Novak
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 265
Release: 2015-02-20
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1317611292

Agricultural Policy in the US: Evolution and Economics traces the foundation of US agricultural policy from its colonial roots to the present, using economic concepts to analyze and interpret political and economic consequences. Ancient Roman food and agricultural reform, English Corn Law and other historic examples of agricultural policies are included to show that agricultural policy has a long history and has been found necessary for governance throughout history. Processes employed to develop US agricultural policies, the structure and function of government that develops and implements agricultural policy, and the specific evolution of policy from the early twentieth century to the Agricultural Act of 2014 are included. Specific policies in past farm bills are detailed in order to track their evolution and economic effects. This textbook includes arguments for and against common tools of US agricultural policy. This debate continues today and can be seen in a gradual change over time from taxes and tariffs to risk management. Information presented does not attempt to influence the readership towards a pro or con position but rather to present information to help the readers to understand the issues related to agricultural policy in the US.