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1997

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This paper analyses a set of policy measures oriented towards reduc ing losses of nitrogen, phosphorus, and soil from agricultural land . An interdisciplinary modelling system- ECECMOD - is presented a nd a set of policy scenarios analysed. The analyses are oriented towards comparing the effects of input-oriented measures (fertilise r taxes) and policy measures directed towards more direct changes in the agronomic practices conducted on the farm. The effects on emission levels, abatement costs, and distributional effect s are documented. The trade-offs between precision and regulation costs are discussed.

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Skage Gård is a typical West coast farm. Its total area is 30 ha, with 23 ha of forest and 7 ha of fields (including 60 ha with christmas trees and 0,5 ha of greenery). The production of christmas trees started 35 years ago. Christmas tree sales make up 60-65 % of the farms income, and this percentage is expected to increase. Between 3,000 and 5,000 trees are planted each year and there are approximately 55,000 trees now in production. Most of these must be formed and trimmed