http://ageconsearch.umn.edu/handle/36509 Search the Channel search http://ageconsearch.umn.edu/simple-search http://ageconsearch.umn.edu/handle/29076 Title: NATURE MANAGEMENT, LANDSCAPE AND THE CAP <br/> <br/>Authors: Brouwer, Floor M.; Godeschalk, Frans E. <br/> <br/>Abstract: The integration of nature management, landscape and environmental concerns into the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) has gained momentum with the CAP reforms adopted in June 2003. The report explores instruments and approaches that contribute to the inte-gration of nature conservation and landscape concerns into the CAP. A broader use of the CAP instruments might help to achieve nature types in the Netherlands. http://ageconsearch.umn.edu/handle/29077 Title: "Zorgen dat ...' Verbeteren van de concurrentiekracht van bedrijven in de open teelten <br/> <br/>Authors: Splinter, Gerben; Derkx, Ria; Jukema, Noen; Peppelman, Gondy <br/> <br/>Abstract: This report describes research on how entrepreneurs obtain a view on developments in their environment. The question looked at was how they acquire and use information for their strategic decision-making. The research covered four agricultural sectors - namely fruit, tree, bulb and vegetable production in the open air - and involved twenty-nine entrepreneurs. http://ageconsearch.umn.edu/handle/29078 Title: Integration of small area estimation and mapping techniques; Tool for Regional Studies <br/> <br/>Authors: Vrolijk, H.C.J.; Dol, W.; Kuhlman, T. <br/> <br/>Abstract: Research projects are increasingly aimed at specific regions. A tool for statistics for regional studies was developed to combine all available information from the agricultural census and the Farm Accountancy Data Network. In this report a description is given of the development of methods and tools to display small area estimates in maps. http://ageconsearch.umn.edu/handle/29079 Title: Dutch AG-MEMOD model; A tool to analyse the agri-food sector <br/> <br/>Authors: van Leeuwen, M.; Tabeau, A. <br/> <br/>Abstract: Agricultural policies in the European Union (EU) have a history of continuous reform. AG-MEMOD, acronym for Agricultural sector in the Member states and EU: econometric modelling for projections and analysis of EU policies on agriculture, forestry and the environment, provides a system for analysing the impact of policy changes across the EU. Teams from each EU member state have developed models for the specific agri-food sector in their own country, which were reviewed by experts. Country-specific differences with regard to the operation of the agri-food sector and how each responds to external influences such as EU policies and world market prices have been carefully modelled. Not only CAP policy variables, but also economic and biophysical variables have been inserted. As all country models were built on a common format, they could be combined and run as an overall system for the EU. Hence, AG-MEMOD is able to analyse the impact of policy changes on individual member states, in all their diversity, as well as on the EU as a whole. This report describes the construction of the Dutch agri-food sector within the AG-MEMOD framework and summarises the specification, estimation and testing procedures applied to build the Dutch model. An application of the model is provided for a sugar policy reform. Although there is scope for improvements, the current model version can already produce reasonable projections for agricultural commodities in the Netherlands. http://ageconsearch.umn.edu/handle/29081 Title: A framework for analysing corporate social performance; Beyond the Wood model <br/> <br/>Authors: Pierick, E. Ten; Beekman, V.; van der Weele, C.N.; Meeusen, M.J.G.; de Graaff, R.P.M. <br/> <br/>Abstract: Many business organisations put a lot of effort in raising their performance levels in the three dimensions of sustainability - i.e., people, planet, and profit. It is therefore important to measure and weight the effects of their efforts. In this report a framework is presented that is helpful in analysing the social, environmental, and economic activities of a business firm or chain. This framework is based on Wood's (1991) model of corporate social performance. However, it is enriched by incorporating contributions by other significant scientific studies in the fields of corporate social performance and business ethics. Furthermore, based on a review of the scientific literature, suggestions for operationalising the framework are offered. http://ageconsearch.umn.edu/handle/29082 Title: AGRICULTURAL ECONOMIC REPORT 2004 OF THE NETHERLANDS: SUMMARY <br/> <br/>Authors: Berkhout, Petra; van Bruchem, Cees <br/> <br/>Abstract: This report offers an English summary of the Landbouw-Economisch Bericht 2004. It presents a survey of the economic state of Dutch agribusiness. First, attention is paid to general economic and political developments and to the developoment of the agricultural complex. Next, the report deals with the rural area and with environmental issues. Following a description of the production structure and production factors in agriculture, profitability and income formation in the various sub-sectors are analysed. http://ageconsearch.umn.edu/handle/29083 Title: POLICIES FOR AGRICULTURE IN POLAND AND THE NETHERLANDS; CONTRIBUTIONS TO A POLICY DIALOGUE <br/> <br/>Authors: van Berkum, S.; de Bont, Kees <br/> <br/>Abstract: This volume contains background papers that contributed to discussions between Polish and Dutch agricultural policy makers, held in Warsaw (16-17 July, 2002) and in The Hague (26-27 September, 2002). These meetings took place in the context of the Utrecht Conference in which bilateral meetings on various policy issues are organised. The papers give insights in the agricultural and rural development in both countries and point at the main problems at stake. Further, the contributions discuss the past and present agricultural and rural policies and show to what extent these policies help(ed) to tackle the major problems of the agricultural sector and rural areas. Discussions took place on various issues such as farm retirement and direct payment schemes, competitiveness of the sector and the future developments of the Common Agricultural Policy in an enlarged European Union. http://ageconsearch.umn.edu/handle/29084 Title: HORTUS; Modelling HORTicultural Use and Supply <br/> <br/>Authors: Bunte, F.H.J.; van Galen, M.A. <br/> <br/>Abstract: This report describes the economics and data structure of the HORTUS partial equilibrium supply and demand model developed at LEI. HORTUS can be used to simulate the effects of policy changes and exogenous changes in costs, production and consumer trends on the production, trade and consumption patterns of vegetables and fruits in the Netherlands and other European countries. The report demonstrates the use and working of the model by means of two simulations: (1) a general reduction of import tariffs in the EU and (2) a rise in heating gas prices in the Netherlands. http://ageconsearch.umn.edu/handle/29085 Title: Vision of animal organic chains in 2004 <br/> <br/>Authors: Meeusen, Marieke; Wijnands, Jo; Kijlstra, Aize; Boekhoff, Marike <br/> <br/>Abstract: The study forms part of the project 'Visions of organic agriculture: a system analysis' which was financed by Wageningen University and Research Centre from Strategic Expertise Development resources. In this project various categories of people are distinguished in order to concretise the visions. The report describes the plant-based organic chain, from consumer to suppliers. The description ends with a SWOT analysis for the four categories of people and a quantification of the technical parameters for these categories. De studie vormt een onderdeel van het project 'Visies op biologische landbouw: een systeemanalyse'. Dit project is gefinancierd door Wageningen Universiteit en Researchcentrum uit middelen voor Strategische Expertise Ontwikkeling. In dit project worden mensbeelden onderscheiden om de visies te concretiseren. Dit rapport bevat een beschrijving van de dierlijke biologische keten. Deze keten wordt vanaf de consument tot de toeleverende bedrijven beschreven. De beschrijving eindigt met een SWOT-analyse voor de vier mensbeelden en kwantificering van de technische parameters voor die mensbeelden. http://ageconsearch.umn.edu/handle/29086 Title: Agricultural economic report 2005 of the Netherlands: summary <br/> <br/>Authors: Berkhout, P.; van Bruchem, C. <br/> <br/>Abstract: This report provides an English summary of the Landbouw-Economisch Bericht 2005. It presents a survey of the economic state of Dutch agribusiness. First, attention is paid to general economic and political developments and to the development of the agricultural complex. Next, the report deals with the rural area and with environmental issues. Following a description of the production structure and production factors in agriculture, profitability and income formation in the various sub sectors are analysed. http://ageconsearch.umn.edu/handle/29087 Title: Energie in de glastuinbouw van Nederland Ontwikkelingen in de sector en op de bedrijven tot en met 2004 <br/> <br/>Authors: van der Knijff, A.; Benninga, J.; Reijnders, C.E.; Nienhuis, J.K. <br/> <br/>Abstract: The Dutch greenhouse horticulture sector has for many years endeavoured to improve its energy efficiency. In 2003, the energy efficiency index (EE Index) improved by 1 percentage point to 51%. This improvement was due to increased yields per m2 at an unchanged primary fuel consumption per m2. Conversely, in 2003 the sector's CO2 emissions increased by 0.21 million tonnes to a total of 6.44 million tonnes. This increase is due to the sector's reduced ability to make use of power companies' residual heat and cogeneration-plant heat, as a result of which the sector was compelled to make more use of fossil fuels (natural gas). However, both the use of energy-saving options such as heat storage and movable screens and the number of energy-cluster projects continue to increase.; Door de Nederlandse glastuinbouw wordt al jaren gestreefd naar een verbetering van de energie- efficiëntie. In 2003 is de energie-efficiëntie-index (EE-index) met 1 procentpunt verbeterd tot 51%. Deze verbetering is het gevolg van een hogere fysieke productie per m2 bij een gelijkblijvend primair brandstofverbruik per m2. De CO2-emissie van de sector is daarentegen in 2003 met 0,21 miljoen ton gestegen en bedroeg in totaal 6,44 miljoen ton. Deze stijging is het gevolg van het feit dat de sector minder gebruik heeft kunnen maken van restwarmte en w/kwarmte van energiebedrijven en daarom meer fossiele brandstoffen (aardgas) verbruikt heeft. Het gebruik van energiebesparende opties, zoals warmteopslag en beweegbaar scherm, vertoont nog wel een stijgende trend. Ditzelfde geldt voor het aantal energieclusterprojecten. http://ageconsearch.umn.edu/handle/29088 Title: AGRICULTURAL POLICY, LAND USE AND ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS: STUDIES IN QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH SYNTHESIS <br/> <br/>Authors: Oltmer, Katrin http://ageconsearch.umn.edu/handle/29089 Title: Cattle trade and the risk of importing animal diseases into the Netherlands <br/> <br/>Authors: Achterbosch, Thom J.; Dopfer, Dorte D.V. <br/> <br/>Abstract: This study examines the risk of importing animal diseases into the Netherlands through livestock trade. It presents projections of Dutch cattle imports until 2010, and applies quantitative epidemiology to estimate the related probabilities of importing three animal diseases (foot and mouth disease, bovine tuberculosis, and leptospirosis). A key result is that trade flows involving large numbers of cattle from a large number of small-scale farms poses alarming risks to veterinary health in the Netherlands. http://ageconsearch.umn.edu/handle/29090 Title: PACIOLI 11; NEW ROADS FOR FARM ACCOUNTING AND FADN <br/> <br/>Authors: Poppe, Krijn J. <br/> <br/>Abstract: The Pacioli network explores the needs for and feasibility of innovation in farm accounting and its consequences for data gathering for policy analysis in Farm Accountancy Data Networks (FADNs). PACIOLI-11 was held in Przysick (Poland), in October 2003. This workshop report presents the papers. In the 11th Pacioli workshop special attention was given to a number household income issues, using micro data. Other topics include the CAP-Mid Term Review, farm specialisation, software development, and productivity analysis. In addition results of the workgroup sessions are reported. http://ageconsearch.umn.edu/handle/29091 Title: STANDARD GROSS MARGINS IN THE NETHERLANDS <br/> <br/>Authors: de Bont, C.J.A.M.; van Everdingen, W.H.; Koole, B. <br/> <br/>Abstract: This report contains information on the Standard Gross Margins (SGM), as they are used to classify farms and to fix the economic size of farms. Information is provided on the calculation, with details on the input costs and the data sources. Besides that a comparison is made between the results of the aggregation of SGM and the values in the Economic Ac-count on Agriculture (EAA) for the Netherlands. The report is made on request of Eurostat. http://ageconsearch.umn.edu/handle/29092 Title: THE CAP MID TERM REVIEW AND THE WTO DOHA ROUND; ANALYSES FOR THE NETHERLANDS, EU AND ACCESSION COUNTRIES <br/> <br/>Authors: Lips, Markus <br/> <br/>Abstract: This report analyses the potential impact of the EU CAP reforms that follow the Mid Term Review and the Harbinson Proposal for negotiation modalities in the WTO Doha Round on the Netherlands, EU14 and the accession countries. In welfare terms, the MTR has a rela-tively small impact on the Netherlands, the other member countries of the EU as well as the accession countries, while agricultural income decreases add up to around 2, 3 and 5 percent respectively. Under the Harbinson Proposal the Netherlands and the other EU member countries face losses of their agricultural incomes of 8 and 10 percent respec-tively, mainly due to reduced outputs in the cereals, oilseeds, and cattle sectors. The agricultural income in the accession countries is also decreasing. As a conclusion, the MTR does not make the European Agriculture compatible for the WTO Doha Round. The border protection measures, which are hardly affected in the MTR, still play a mayor role. Assumptions about the effects of decoupling and the difference between applied and bound tariff rates influence model results. http://ageconsearch.umn.edu/handle/29093 Title: CHINA'S FOOD ECONOMY IN THE EARLY 21ST CENTURY; DEVELOPMENT OF CHINA'S FOOD ECONOMY AND ITS IMPACT ON GLOBAL TRADE AND ON THE EU <br/> <br/>Authors: van Tongeren, Frank W.; Huang, Jikun <br/> <br/>Abstract: Development of Chinese food economy and Chinese agricultural policies. Simulations of future developments in China and in global trade with a model for the Chinese food economy and a model for global trade analysis. Simulation of developments in a 'business as usual' scenario. Assessment of impacts of WTO accession and phasing out of multi fiber agreement. Simulation of possible impacts of the WTO-Doha round. Simulation of impacts of Chinese 'green box' policies on Chinese food economy. Simulation of impacts of application of GM products in Chinese agriculture for the Chinese economy and global trade. Analysis of trade between China and the Netherlands and foreign direct investment in China. http://ageconsearch.umn.edu/handle/29095 Title: PACIOLI 13; Microeconomic Data on Farm Diversification, Rural Businesses and the Intra-generational Transfer <br/> <br/>Editors: Poppe, Krijn J. <br/> <br/>Abstract: The PACIOLI Network explores the need for and feasibility of innovation in farm accounting and its consequences for data gathering for policy analysis in Farm Accountancy Data Networks (FADNs). PACIOLI 13 was held in Hardingasete, near Bergen, Norway, in June 2005. The theme of the workshop focussed on farm diversification, rural business and intra-generational transfer of farms. This workshop report presents the papers. http://ageconsearch.umn.edu/handle/29094 Title: Kostprijsontwikkeling consumptie- eieren 2004-2012: Basisjaar 2004 <br/> <br/>Authors: van Horne, P.L.M.; Bondt, N. <br/> <br/>Abstract: This report relates to a comparative study of the production cost of eggs in 2004 in some EU countries and Brazil and the USA. This was supplemented by a review of the prospects up until 2012. An insight was obtained into the national developments in animal welfare, environmental measures, and food safety. It was concluded that the production cost of eggs in the EU will further increase and as a result the difference in production cost with the non-EU countries will further increase. In the EU, Dutch and German layer farmers are confronted with additional animal-welfare and environmental regulations as compared to their counterparts in France, Spain and Poland. In dit rapport worden de kostprijzen van eieren in 2004 van verschillende EU-landen vergeleken met Brazilië en de Verenigde Staten. Voor alle genoemde landen is een doorkijk gemaakt naar het jaar 2012. Per land zijn de ontwikkelingen op het gebied van dierenwelzijn, milieu en voedselveiligheid in kaart gebracht. Geconcludeerd wordt dat in de EUlanden de komende jaren de kostprijs voor eieren zal stijgen, waardoor het verschil met de niet-EU-landen verder toeneemt. Binnen de EU hebben de leghennenhouders in Nederland en Duitsland te maken met extra regelgeving op het gebied van dierenwelzijn en milieu in vergelijking met Frankrijk, Spanje en Polen. http://ageconsearch.umn.edu/handle/29096 Title: The EU at the world market; An impact assessment of the Uruguay Round Agreement on Agriculture <br/> <br/>Authors: van Berkum, Siemen; Roza, Pim <br/> <br/>Abstract: This report evaluates the effects of the Uruguay Round Agreement on Agriculture on EU's international agricultural trade position. EU's share in trade of total agricultural products has not changed over the period 1993-2003. Yet, the EU lost market shares in trade on cereals, sugar, and dairy and meat products. WTO commitments to reduce export support have contributed to these decreasing market shares. However, for some products demand developments have had greater impact on EU's market position than changes in trade policies due to the Uruguay Round Agreement on Agriculture.