| Summary | Farmers and farming companies located within the Rhine's watershed and main source of some non-point source pollutants such as nitrogen and phosphorous |
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| Project | SESMAD |
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| Subtype | Local Resource User Group |
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| Sector | Fresh Water Pollution |
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| Interest Heterogeneity | Low (1) |
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| Explanation | The relatively high dependence on fertilizer and pesticides is homogeneous across agricultural activities |
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| Costs Of Exit | Yes |
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| Explanation | Many farmers and farming corporations make important capital investments that need to be recovered. |
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| Proportionality (Of Costs And Benefits) | No |
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| Explanation | There is no apparent benefit for farmers to abate pollution; rather costs |
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| Actor Group Coordination | Both formal and informal |
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| Explanation | The agricultural sector in Europe is very well organized, in the form of both unions and cooperatives; however this organization is for purposes other than pollution abatement |
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| Past Collaboration | High (3) |
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| Explanation | The agricultural lobby at the European level is generally well known for its cohesiveness and effectiveness . |
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