EC agricultural law, 2nd ed.

Book abstract:

It is probable that no European issue has received as much attention and press comment as the CAP (Common Agricultural Policy) with the myriad of arguments and criticisms coming under almost daily examination. Surprisingly the legal issues of the CAP have escaped the spotlight and this second edition represents an almost isolated English language intrusion upon the discourse surrounding the agricultural law of the European Community. The author's aim is to explore the legal issues arising from the CAP at a time when it has undergone a major change of emphasis from product support to producer support, and to set out the principles underlying what remains a complex web of legislation. The work examines the various regimes adopted for the whole range of agricultural products and for fisheries. It explores the legal consequences of the common organisations of the market, providing explanations for the financial mechanisms, and covers structural and guidance measures. John A. Usher is Salvesen Professor of European Institutions and Director of the Europe Institute, University of Edinburgh.