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Derogation on the EU Nitrates Directive: does it make a difference?

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  • Claeys, Dakerlia
  • Lauwers, Ludwig H.
  • Marchand, Fleur L.
  • Van Meensel, Jef
  • Buysse, Jeroen
  • Van der Straeten, Bart
  • Van Huylenbroeck, Guido

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The paper discusses an ex ante evaluation of the derogation on the Nitrates Directive for Flanders, Belgium, which is a case of intensive but highly productive livestock areas. The aim is to develop an accurate simulation model to detect small differences in manure surpluses caused by changes of manure production and/or utilization. The system of models consists of various modules to fine tune the calculations of manure production, fertilizing behaviour and manure allocation and disposal on and off farm. The results show that derogation may cause the existing manure surpluses to expire, if only nitrogen limits are considered and no transactions costs are taken into account. When also phosphate fertilization limits are considered, the increase in manuring possibilities is much lower than expected. Ongoing research focuses on the marginal shifts in manure surplus at farm level and possible effects of transactions costs.

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  • Claeys, Dakerlia & Lauwers, Ludwig H. & Marchand, Fleur L. & Van Meensel, Jef & Buysse, Jeroen & Van der Straeten, Bart & Van Huylenbroeck, Guido, 2008. "Derogation on the EU Nitrates Directive: does it make a difference?," 2008 International Congress, August 26-29, 2008, Ghent, Belgium 44436, European Association of Agricultural Economists.
    • Handle: RePEc:ags:eaae08:44436
    DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.44436
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    1. Wustenberghs, H. & Broekx, Steven & Van Hoof, K. & Claeys, Dakerlia & D'Heygere, T. & D'Hooghe, J. & Dessers, R. & Huysmans, T. & Lauwers, Ludwig H. & Meynaerts, E. & Vercaemst, P., 2008. "Cost-benefit analysis of abatement measures for nutrient emission from agriculture," 2008 International Congress, August 26-29, 2008, Ghent, Belgium 44245, European Association of Agricultural Economists.
    2. Van der Straeten, Bart & Buysse, Jeroen & Nolte, Stephan & Marchand, Fleur L. & Lauwers, Ludwig H. & Claeys, Dakerlia & Van Huylenbroeck, Guido, 2008. "A Farm Level Analysis Of The Relation Between Cap Reforms And Local Environmental Legislations: How And In Which Extent Flemish Dairy Farmers Can Fill Up Extra Milk Quota?," 109th Seminar, November 20-21, 2008, Viterbo, Italy 44846, European Association of Agricultural Economists.

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