Agriculture in the Netherlands is a critical industry, in terms of both its share of available land
and its importance to the Dutch economy. Cultural-technical improvements and …

The European landscape reflects several centuries of interaction between people and their
natural environments. These “cultural” landscapes are overwhelmingly the product of man's …

This report contains the results of a short preliminary study into the opportunities for nature
management at the farm. The study focusses on: species of plants and animals which still …

In the light of globalisation, farmers are forced to exploit all reserves for economic reasons.
Economic pressures leave little room for targets other than optimised production. Therefore …

The article is based on preliminary findings of a research project carried out at the
Department of Geography, University of Trondheim, Norway. The aim is to study new …

Regulation 2078 specifies the different options available to Member States concerning the
specific content of individual schemes. The introduction of Regulation 2078 resulted in major …

Norwegian Protected Landscapes aim to preserve landscape character. As most of the
agricultural land in Protected Landscapes is privately owned, the attitudes and behaviour of …

Regarding the guidelines of the mid-term review (according to the EU-ordinance 1257/99),
empiric studies were planned to evaluate the programs for the development of rural space. A …

The coexistence of intensive dairy farming and important nature values in the peat polder
district in The Netherlands is highly appreciated. However, owing to the still increasing …

Agricultural research, extension and education (REE) are commonly perceived to form a
triad of key policy instruments which, together with vigourous investment in land …