Browsing University of Galway Theses by Author "Ryan, Mary"
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The economics of agri-environment schemes in Ireland: Essays on design and participation
Cullen, Paula (NUI Galway, 2021-08-28)Addressing the degradation of the environment has become increasingly important on a global scale. With agriculture representing a large portion of land, pressure is on policymakers to ensure that farmers are contributing ... -
The economics of farm afforestation in Ireland
Ryan, Mary (2016-10-20)In recent years, afforestation in Ireland as in many European countries has fallen well short of policy targets. Previous studies which address the decline in farm afforestation focus on either the economic or the behavioural ... -
Pro-environmental water quality behaviours: Understanding the barriers and facilitators from the perspective of farmers and agricultural advisors
Di Domenico, Rossella (NUI Galway, 2023-09-22)Introduction. Water is one of the most important natural resources on Earth, essential for the survival of human, animal, and plant species. Protecting the quality of ground and surface waters is of utmost importance to ...