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ADAS has developed a matrix for Defra to map on-farm measures against policy
instruments and potential policy instruments (Shepherd et al., this volume). This
quickly provides an assessment of the likely effectiveness of a policy instrument in
invoking particular measures, and identifying gaps, i.e. measures that have not been
picked up by current policy instruments. We propose this approach be extended to
the above range of categories.
Knowledge Transfer
Although considerable research has been undertaken on sustainable farming systems
and BMPs for good environmental management, there has been a dearth of practical
case studies illustrating good practice and how land managers can benefit from CAP
Reform measures supporting good practice. Monitor farms in catchments where
farm scale data are available could provide the focus for farm-based BMP events.
The target audience should involve land managers, policy makers, contractors and
supply industries, e.g. fertiliser/pesticide suppliers and partner organisations, as
well as the public. There are already good examples within Scotland of successful
partnership projects, e.g. The Tarland Burn (Cooper et al., 2006).
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