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The link between context and scheme design in agri-environmental schemes: the successful case of the Netherlands

In response to the urgent matters related to intensive farming, a successful example of agri-environmental collective scheme in the Netherlands uses a mechanism-based approach to investigate the potential of eco-system services. Results show that success is strongly linked to social learning and trust-building mechanisms.

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Investigating the effects of agri-environment measures on Bavarian dairy farms: evidence and results

Agri-environmental schemes are common in the EU agricultural policy, but do they really help improve environmental and economic efficiency? This report analyzes the application of agri-environmental measures on Bavarian farms and finds that they have little effect on nitrogen pollution level

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EFFECT co-learning visit to the farm of Gerke Jilt Veenstra and Noardlike Fryske Walden

Project team and stakeholders participated in a field visit to Friesland province (NL), on April 13th 2023. 

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Working together for the future of agriculture

Joining forces is key in European research. This allows us to investigate deeper and achieve results faster. The last workshop brought together three sister projects in the common challenge towards agri-environment schemes

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Financing agriculture to destroy biodiversity: the subsidies paradox

One out of four animal and plant species is threatened, and 1 million face extinction. The UN warns of a “biodiversity apocalypse,” but experts say: “We spend much more financing the destruction of nature, than conserving it.” Discover the “subsidies paradox” and how some pilot experiences are trying to reverse the trend

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New electronic solutions for the beekeepers

After the first year of testing, Estonian beekeepers can now make their plans for the efficient spring and summer nectar forage already in the mid of winter.

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The cost of biodiversity protection

European researchers are working with farmers to explore ways to protect biodiversity while providing them with benefits and respecting their needs. The video interviews with researchers take stock of the situation.

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New eco-schemes for a greener Common Agricultural Policy

Eco- schemes are a new kind of environmental contract was created by the European common agricultural policy to protect our environment and climate. They are intended as a more agile payment scheme for farmers and landowners than the existing one. However, they are not free from the drawback risk.

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Seven years of agri-environment schemes: what benefits for Bavarian groundwater quality?

Farmed environments are essential links in the food production chain. Not only do they offer sustenance to a growing human population, but these areas also have a high nature value, they help improve genetic diversity and protect agro-ecosystems.

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Scientists help farmers to establish flower fields

July 21, 2022. Harvesting plant practice information day in Annikoru, Tartu County, Estonia - Farmers and other interested parties were introduced to the vision of bees in rural landscapes. The coolest thing was that you could also test honey, smell the flowers and listen to the buzz.