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The Evolution of the Common Agricultural Policy and Social Differentiation in Rural Ireland

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  • Ethel Crowley

    (Trinity College Dublin)

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This paper investigates the contribution of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) to the process of social differentiation in contemporary rural Ireland. It traces the evolution of the CAP from its inception in 1962, and evaluates the social implications of two rounds of CAP reform and the recent introduction of agri-environmental schemes. It is argued that the underlying productivist rationale of the CAP has exacerbated the marginalisation of smaller farmers, especially in marginal areas. The recent introduction of the Rural Environment Protection Scheme (REPS) has cast these farmers in the role of environmental managers, while productivist agriculture continues unabated in other regions of the country.

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  • Ethel Crowley, 2003. "The Evolution of the Common Agricultural Policy and Social Differentiation in Rural Ireland," The Economic and Social Review, Economic and Social Studies, vol. 34(1), pages 65-85.
    • Handle: RePEc:eso:journl:v:34:y:2003:i:1:p:65-85
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    1. Rizov, Marian, 2006. "Rural development perspectives in enlarging Europe: The implications of CAP reforms and agricultural transition in accession countries," EconStor Open Access Articles and Book Chapters, ZBW - Leibniz Information Centre for Economics, vol. 14(2), pages 219-238.
    2. Daly Karen & Breuil Marion & Buckley Cathal & O’ Donoghue Cathal & Ryan Mary & Seale Catherine, 2017. "A review of water quality policies in relation to public good benefits and community engagement in rural Ireland," European Countryside, Sciendo, vol. 9(1), pages 99-115, March.
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    4. McDonagh John & Farrell Maura & Mahon Marie & Ryan Mary, 2010. "New opportunities and cautionary steps? Farmers, forestry and rural development in Ireland," European Countryside, Sciendo, vol. 2(4), pages 236-251, January.

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