7124: An integrated analysis of scale effects in alternative agricultural systems

Firth, Chris; Philipps, Lois; Stagl, Sigrid; Benton, Tim; Brown, Katrina; Burton, Rob; Carver, Steve; Davies, Ben; Gibbon, David; Godwin, Bob; Kunin, Bill; Rigby, Dan and Salt, Steve (2006) An integrated analysis of scale effects in alternative agricultural systems. Paper presented at Joint Organic Congress, Odense, Denmark, May 30-31, 2006..

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Summary

The impacts associated with alternative methods of agricultural production, and the factors that drive their adoption, are critically dependent on the scale at which they are applied. Using organic farming as a case study, this project operating from 2006-2009 in the UK, will undertake an integrated assessment of scale effects by studying matched sets of farms situated in landscapes with high and low concentrations of organic farming.

Document Language:	English
Subject Areas:	Food systems > Policy environments and social economy Soil Food systems > Markets and trade Environmental aspects > Landscape and recreation Environmental aspects > Biodiversity and ecosystem services Farming Systems > Social aspects Farming Systems > Farm economics
Research affiliation:	International Conferences > Joint Organic Congress 2006 > Theme 1: Research in sustainable systems
Total budget (Euro):	0
Orgprints ID Number:	7124
Contact:	Firth, Mr Chris
Deposited On:	10 May 2006
EPrint Type:	Submit a paper or a poster to a conference
Published?:	Published
Type of presentation:	Poster
Peer Review Status:	Not peer-reviewed

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