The main objective of this seminar is to bring together researchers and policy makers and establish the relation between agro-food chains and the preservation and provision of ecosystem services. In addition, environmental, methodological and societal issues will be tackled from a transaction...

Given these thematic areas, papers are invited with a focus on analytical and extension topics or methodological development in the following areas or in related themes: 1. Measuring Farm Sustainability 2. Delivering Sustainability – AES design, Markets and Public Policy 3. Innovation System...

Theme: Analysis of CAP 2020 reform options in light of lessons learned since 2013. The seminar focuses on the evaluation of the current CAP instruments as well as on possible scenarios of future CAP. Topics: - The effectiveness of economic policy instruments, - The effectveness of environmental...

Proposals covering economic research in the areas of agriculture, food, environment and development are welcome.

This seminar will focus on the ongoing debate about the roles and functions of small farms and their future within the context of rapid structural changes in agri-food chains and the "retail revolution". The seminar will incorporate discussions about the changing role of small farms in the EU,...