Proceedings of a workshop on "Markets for non-Genetically Modified Identity Preserved crops and derived products" organised by the JRC

The Institute for Prospective Technological Studies (IPTS) of the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre (JRC) is currently undertaking research activities in order to describe the current situation and functioning of the markets for non Genetically Modified Identity Preserved crops and derived products. For this purpose, JRC-IPTS organized an International Workshop on "Markets for non-GM Identity Preserved crops and derived products" in Seville on 21&22 June 2012. This workshop brought together key stakeholders in the supply chain, as well as leading scientists and experts active in the field of non-GM IP markets. This JRC Scientific and Policy Report provides the proceedings of the June 2012 workshop, that covered the following topics: Session 1: Situation and availability of non-GM Identity Preserved crops on world markets Session 2: Non-GM IP crops for the EU feed and livestock sector Session 3: EU demand for food products from non-GM IP crops and derived ingredients Session 4: Case studies of the use of non-GM IP crops or derived product for animal or biofuel productionJRC.J.4-Agriculture and Life Sciences in the Econom

Contribution to the economic impact assessment of policy options to regulate animal cloning for food production with an economic simulation model

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Contribution to the economic impact assessment of policy options to regulate animal cloning for food production with an economic simulation model

The EU is currently evaluating different policy options towards the use of cloning or products derived from cloned animals in the food chain. This study presents a first attempt to quantify the likely effects of different policy scenarios on international trade and EU domestic production. In the context of the Impact Asessment process the JRC was requested to simulate via a modelling study the economic impact of selected policy options. Based on a literature review and the specific constraints for this study, the choice was made to perform the analysis through the use of a computable general equilibrium model and focus on the dairy and beef sector . The different model scenarios are constructed based on combinations of the discussed policy options such as a ban or traceability and labelling requirements with the productivity increase associated with cloning. The results show that only the situation where trade with countries using the technique of cloning is suspended has an effect on competitiveness. This suspension could be due to express prohibitions or a de facto decision by exporters when traceability and labeling costs increase. Unde this scenario imports drop significantly which is followed by a slight increase in domestic production and prices, especially for beef and cattle.JRC.J.4-Agriculture and Life Sciences in the Econom

"International workshop on socio-economic impacts of genetically modified crops co-organised by JRC-IPTS and FAO"

This JRC Scientific and Technical report provides proceedings of the "International workshop on socio-economic impacts of genetically modified (GM) crops" which was co-organised by JRC-IPTS and FAO in Seville on 23-24 November 2011. JRC-IPTS has been requested to review for policy makers the main findings of scientists active in this field world-wide in co-operation with FAO. The objective of this workshop, which was directed at socio-economic experts from the Competent Authorities of the EU Member States and staff from the EC, was to start the technical discussions between the Member States and the Commission to define factors and indicators allowing a proper capture of the impacts of GMOs in the EU. The workshop covered the following topics: Session 1: Adoption of GM crop varieties and socio-economic impacts on farmers Session 2: Aggregated and global impacts of GM technology in agriculture Session 3: Economics of segregation/coexistence of supply chains Session 4: Socio economic impacts of GM crops: examples of use in decision-making Session 5: Economic compensation, liability issues and institutional framework influencing adoption of GM crops Session 6: Research on consumer attitudes, direct/indirect impacts of GM crops on consumers including health issues Session 7: Looking forward: New GM crops in the pipeline and their possible economic and social impactsJRC.J.4-Agriculture and Life Sciences in the Econom

Modelling farm-household livelihoods in developing economies

This report presents the FSSIM-Dev (Farming System Simulator for Developing Countries) model, which is one of the decision-making tools developed by the JRC to provide independent evidence-based policy analysis in the areas of food and nutrition security and sustainable agriculture, specifically in sub-Saharan Africa. It aims to stimulate dialogue between scientists and policymakers, and to challenge them in better addressing the question of the ‘last mile’ between research results and concrete decision-making. FSSIM-Dev is a farm household model used to ex ante assess the impacts of agri-food policies and technological innovations on food security and rural poverty alleviation, in the specific context of low-income/developing countries. It aims to inform policymakers on how changes in prices, technology, food and agricultural policies might affect the viability, poverty and food security of heterogeneous sets of farm households that characterize the agricultural sector, which types of farm households will be most affected, where these most-affected farms are located, etc. The report provides a detailed description of the FSSIM-Dev model in terms of design, mathematical structure, data preparation, calibration process, and modelling of household (market) decisions. The rationale, theoretical background, technical specification and main indicators that can be generated from this model are also presented and discussed. The report also presents a comprehensive summary of results from the application of FSSIM-Dev to three countries: Ethiopia, Niger and Tanzania. Data from the World Bank Living Standards Measurement Study – Integrated Surveys on Agriculture (LSMS–ISA) ( ), which provide a national representative survey of the rural population with a focus on the farming sector, were used in these three country case studies.JRC.D.4-Economics of Agricultur

Impacts ex-ante de la Petite Irrigation au Niger: Analyse des effets micro-économiques à l’aide d’un modèle de ménage agricole

Au Niger, un objectif important de la politique agricole consiste à promouvoir le développement de petites infrastructures d’irrigation afin de diversifier la production agricole, prolonger la saison de culture, augmenter la productivité des terres et sécuriser les revenus des agriculteurs. La petite irrigation est considéré comme une alternative possible aux grands aménagements collectifs car elle est moins coûteuse à mettre en œuvre et à entretenir et plus facile à gérer. Ce rapport présente les résultats d’une modélisation des impacts d’un programme de développement de systèmes d’irrigation de petite échelle au Niger, appelé la Stratégie pour la Petite Irrigation au Niger (SPIN), en termes d’utilisation des terres, de production agricole, de génération de revenus et de réduction de la pauvreté. Cette analyse a été conduite à l’aide du modèle FSSIM-DEV (Farm System Simulator for Developing Countries) et des données provenant d’un échantillon national représentatif de ménages agricoles. FSSIM-DEV est un modèle statique comparatif de programmation mathématique positive (PMP) adapté aux ménages producteurs – consommateurs et aux particularités de l'économie rurale Sub-Saharienne. Appliqué à chaque ménage agricole inclus dans un échantillon représentatif pour le Niger, il permet de saisir toute l'hétérogénéité des impacts d'un programme de développement tel que la SPIN. Les résultats de la modélisation montrent qu'une augmentation de 47 000 hectares soit 44% des surfaces irriguées en saison sèche, correspondant aux objectifs de la SPIN, apporterait des bénéfices significatifs aux ménages producteurs nigériens. Le revenu agricole moyen augmenterait de 12% et les inégalités de revenu des ménages en milieu rural diminueraient de près de 5 points de GINI, soit d'environ 9%. L'extension des surfaces irriguées engendrerait également un grand nombre de création d'emplois, ainsi qu'une diminution du taux de pauvreté rurale de plus d'un point (de 52,4% à 50,8%). Le coût d'un tel programme serait compris entre 47 et 189 milliards de CFA, à répartir entre producteurs et Etat. In Niger, one of the key objectives of agricultural policy is to promote the development of small-scale irrigation infrastructure in order to diversify agricultural production, extend the growing season, increase land productivity and secure farmers’ incomes. Small-scale irrigation is regarded as a possible alternative to large-scale collective schemes because it is cheaper to set up and maintain and easier to manage. This report presents the results of modelling the impacts of a small-scale irrigation development programme, known as the Stratégie pour la Petite Irrigation au Niger (Small-Scale Irrigation Strategy in Niger, or SPIN for its acronym in French), in terms of land use, agricultural production, income generation and poverty reduction. This analysis was conducted using the FSSIM-Dev (Farm System Simulator for Developing Countries) model and data obtained from a representative national sample of farm households. FSSIM-Dev is a comparative static model using a positive mathematical programming (PMP) approach tailored to producer-consumer households and to the particular aspects of the sub-Saharan rural economy. Applied to each farm household included in a representative sample for Niger, FSSIM-Dev allows for capturing all the heterogeneous impacts of a development programme such as the SPIN. The modelling results show that increasing the irrigated area in the dry season by 47,000 hectares, i.e. 44%, which is in line with the SPIN objectives, would bring significant benefits to Nigerien farm households. The average farm income would increase by 12% and income inequalities between households in rural areas would reduce by around five Gini points, i.e. approximately 9%. Increasing the irrigated area would also create many new jobs and reduce the rural poverty rate by more than one point (from 52.4% to 50.8%). The estimated cost of such a programme would be between 47 billion CFA francs and 189 billion CFA francs, to be split between farmers and the State.JRC.D.4-Economics of Agricultur

Impacts of Small-Scale Irrigation in Niger: Ex-ante analysis of micro-economic effects using a farm household model

In Niger, one of the key objectives of agricultural policy is to promote the development of small-scale irrigation infrastructure in order to diversify agricultural production, extend the growing season, increase land productivity and secure farmers’ incomes. Small-scale irrigation is regarded as a possible alternative to large-scale collective schemes because it is cheaper to set up and maintain and easier to manage. This report presents the results of modelling the impacts of a small-scale irrigation development programme, known as the Stratégie pour la Petite Irrigation au Niger (Small-Scale Irrigation Strategy in Niger, or SPIN for its acronym in French), in terms of land use, agricultural production, income generation and poverty reduction. This analysis was conducted using the FSSIM-Dev (Farm System Simulator for Developing Countries) model and data obtained from a representative national sample of farm households. FSSIM-Dev is a comparative static model using a positive mathematical programming (PMP) approach tailored to producer-consumer households and to the particular aspects of the sub-Saharan rural economy. Applied to each farm household included in a representative sample for Niger, FSSIM-Dev allows for capturing all the heterogeneous impacts of a development programme such as the SPIN. The modelling results show that increasing the irrigated area in the dry season by 47,000 hectares, i.e. 44%, which is in line with the SPIN objectives, would bring significant benefits to Nigerien farm households. The average farm income would increase by 12% and income inequalities between households in rural areas would reduce by around five Gini points, i.e. approximately 9%. Increasing the irrigated area would also create many new jobs and reduce the rural poverty rate by more than one point (from 52.4% to 50.8%). The estimated cost of such a programme would be between 47 billion CFA francs and 189 billion CFA francs, to be split between farmers and the State.JRC.D.4-Economics of Agricultur

La culture attelée dans le bassin cotonnier en Côte d'Ivoire: Analyse et modélisation des impacts d'un programme de relance de la culture attelée

En Côte d'Ivoire, la situation du secteur cotonnier s'est considérablement aggravée après le déclenchement de la crise politique de Septembre 2002 suivi en 2004 par une importante chute du cours international du coton. Les planteurs ont progressivement abandonné la culture du coton et la production nationale a chuté des deux-tiers en huit ans. Cette situation a incité l'Union Européenne, à travers sa Délégation en Côte d'Ivoire, à soutenir la recapitalisation des producteurs via divers projets d'appui à la filière, notamment le "Projet de Relance de la Culture Attelée" (PRCA). A l'aide d'un outil de modélisation micro-économique du comportement des producteurs de coton et en utilisant les données d'une enquête réalisée en 2016 auprès de 1400 producteurs, ce rapport présente les résultats d'une évaluation des impacts de ce programme sur la superficie et la production de coton ainsi que sur la viabilité des exploitations cotonnières.JRC.D.4-Economics of Agricultur

L'agriculture de la Côte d'Ivoire à la loupe: Etat des lieux des filières de production végétales et animales et revue des politiques agricoles

The agricultural sector occupies a central place in Côte d’Ivoire’s economy and development. This report provides a unique and detailed description of the state of the Ivorian agricultural sector, including all agricultural value chains of the country. Agricultural, livestock and fishery productions are reviewed and their dynamics, opportunities and constraints are analysed. Finally, the report revises all agricultural policies and development programs implemented since the 1990s in Côte d’Ivoire as well as the future ones.JRC.D.4-Economics of Agricultur