Computer model SEAMLESS brings out the best in agriculture and environment in Europe
Wednesday, March 11, 2009 - 07:28
in Mathematics & Economics
What effects are the negotiations on the deregulation of world trade having on European farmers, farm income, the landscape and European consumers? What influence is the European Nitrates Directive having on the environment, land erosion or incomes in the agricultural sector? These questions can be answered in the future by the comprehensive and high quality computer model that 30 universities and research institutes from 13 countries have developed on behalf of the European Commission. The goal of this instrument is to contribute to improved European agricultural and environmental policy and to more sustainable development of the EU...