The implementation of the water framework directive (WFD) (60/2000) regarding irrigation and agricultural policy, has received relatively little attention in Italy up until recently. Although a number of documents about water and irrigation do exist, they are heterogeneous,poorly updated and methodologically varied (INEA, 2000; Massarutto, 2001).In theory, the water management principles proposed by the WFD (WATECO, 2002; Massarutto, 2002) could bring about major changes in irrigation management. The objective of this paper is to provide an analysis of the economic, social and environmental sustainability of irrigated agriculture in Italy within the context of the post-Agenda 2000 CAP Reform and of the Water Framework Directive (EEC 2000/60). The research was carried out within the framework of the WADI project.
The case of Italy
BARTOLINI F.;
2004
Abstract
The implementation of the water framework directive (WFD) (60/2000) regarding irrigation and agricultural policy, has received relatively little attention in Italy up until recently. Although a number of documents about water and irrigation do exist, they are heterogeneous,poorly updated and methodologically varied (INEA, 2000; Massarutto, 2001).In theory, the water management principles proposed by the WFD (WATECO, 2002; Massarutto, 2002) could bring about major changes in irrigation management. The objective of this paper is to provide an analysis of the economic, social and environmental sustainability of irrigated agriculture in Italy within the context of the post-Agenda 2000 CAP Reform and of the Water Framework Directive (EEC 2000/60). The research was carried out within the framework of the WADI project.I documenti in SFERA sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
