1997
Renewable Energy, the Environment and Agriculture. Short Rotation Coppice (SRC)EPG - 1997-12-16 18:05:00 [ 37 kb ]
Short rotation coppice cultivated for energetic purposes could be a good way to create renewable energy. The public authorities have to make it competitive.
Agenda 2000: for a stronger and wider Union. An ELO ResponseEPG - 1997-12-15 18:05:00 [ 28 kb ]
After the publication of the Agenda 2000 made in July 97, ELO has prepared a first reaction, before knowing the proposed implementation measures.
Biotechnology and genetically modified organisms (GMOs)EPG - 1997-11-15 18:05:00 [ 13 kb ]
Genetically modified organisms (GMOs) are a major concern for consumers. But it can also create problems for the landowners by modifying the quality of the soil.
A Euro-Mediterranean PolicyEPG - 1997-10-15 18:05:00 [ 16 kb ]
After the Barcelona agreement, a free-trade zone has been created with Mediterranean countries. This has an impact on the rural economy of the southern countries of Europe.
The Habitats Directive: Natura 2000 - Working with Landowners: a guideEPG - 1997-08-15 18:05:00 [ 13 kb ]
This a guide for the public authorities to help them to select Natura 2000 sites, taking into account the real interests of the rural actors and the landowners.
Proposal for a framework directive on WaterEPG - 1997-06-15 18:05:00 [ 35 kb ]
Following the EPG 11/96, ELO reacts to the proposal for a Framework Directive on Water. Landowners are also important rural actors in terms of water management.
The modulation of Agricultural Support Payments: a flawed PolicyEPG - 1997-03-15 18:05:00 [ 27 kb ]
Modulation of agricultural payments is a wrong and negative way to maintain a living countryside by supporting smaller farms. This could create distortion of competition in the agricultural sector.
A response to the Cork declaration - A living countrysideEPG - 1997-02-15 17:05:00 [ 18 kb ]
Having participated to the Cork Conference on an integrated rural development policy, ELO gives its views on rural development.
