TRADITIONALLY, AGRICULTURE HAS been regarded as being close to nature, but along
with the general trends in modernization-mechanization, specialization and intensification …

The agricultural sector in the Netherlands contributes to a host of environmental problems.
The major dilemmas are manure surpluses, acidification, pollution by pesticides and soil …

In the Federal Republic of Germany (FRG) agriculture became a subject of increasing
controversy after its role in the deterioration of landscapes, soil structure and water quality …

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

The first scientific warnings against the polluting effects of modern agriculture began about
twenty-five years ago. Despite this early scientific concern, the political perception of …

For a long time, agriculture in Germany was, or at least seemed to be, in a harmonious
relationship with the environment. However, this harmony dwindled during the last two …

Danish policy measures and programmes aimed at reducing the adverse environmental
impacts of agricultural production are considered. Discussion extends to the efficiency of …

As in most industrial or post-industrial societies, Scandinavian agriculture has been and
continues to be subject to major technological, environmental, economic and social …

What has been the main model of the agri‐environmental policy in Finland, and what kinds
of interests has the policy promoted? Answers can be suggested by identifying political and …

During the post-war period, agriculture in Sweden has undergone rapid structural change,
contributing to the fulfilment of the efficiency, productivity and income goals of Swedish …