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Act on the promotion of agribusiness (No. 6 of 2009).

Country/Territory
Greenland (Denmark)
Document type
Legislation
Date
2009
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Agricultural & rural development, Livestock, Cultivated plants
Keyword
Agricultural development Subsidy/incentive Credit Equipment Animal production Plant production
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, Atlantic Ocean Islands, European Union Countries, North America, North Atlantic
Entry into force notes
This Act enters into force on 1 January 2010.
Abstract

The objective of the present Act is to contribute to Greenland's food security and promote an efficient and competitive agricultural industry trough measures that have a positive long-term employment and socioeconomic effect. It covers all relevant agricultural areas, including animal production, forestry, vegetable production, plant production for the manufacture of feed, leather production, etc. The Government may grant loans and subsidies to persons or companies entitled to farming in Greenland in accordance with this Act. Detailed principles and rules are laid down regarding loans and subsidies for agribusiness promotion, including economic support for the acquisition of machines, implements, irrigation systems, the acquisition of breeding animals, reparations, etc.

Full text
Danish
Website
lovgivning.gl

References - Legislation

Repeals

Regulation No. 10 on subsidy for fishing, hunting and farming.

Legislation | Greenland (Denmark) | 2001

Keyword: Subsidy/incentive, Agricultural development, Equipment, Fishing vessel, Hunting/capture

Source: FAO, FAOLEX