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Agriculture Act 2020 (Chapter 21).

Country/Territory
United Kingdom
Document type
Legislation
Date
2020
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Agricultural & rural development, Livestock, Environment gen., Food & nutrition, Land & soil, Cultivated plants, Water, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Agricultural commodities Agricultural development Framework law Cooperative/producer organization Data collection/reporting Fertilizers/nutrients Financial agricultural measures Fiscal and market measures Subsidy/incentive Ecological production/organic production Business/industry/corporations Climate change Protection of environment Consumer protection Traceability/product tracing Food quality control/food safety Food security Meat Milk/dairy products Soil conservation/soil improvement Animal health Transport/storage Plant protection Irrigation Sustainable use Genetic resources Protection of habitats
Geographical area
Atlantic Ocean Islands, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Abstract

The Agriculture Act 2020 is organised in 8 Parts and 7 Schedules and its scope is to authorise expenditure and manage certain agricultural and other connected purposes.

Full text
English
Website
www.legislation.gov.uk

References - Legislation

Amends

Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 (2006 Chapter 16).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2006

Keyword: Agricultural development, Biodiversity, Protection of environment, Pesticides, Environmental planning, Cultural heritage, Hazardous substances, Policy/planning, Inland waters, Institution, Ecosystem preservation, Management/conservation, Birds, Alien species, National parks, Protected area

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Agricultural Holdings Act 1986 (1986 Cap 5).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 1986

Keyword: Land tenure, Agricultural land, Lease, Contract/agreement, Dispute settlement

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Agricultural Tenancies Act 1995 (Chapter 8).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 1995

Keyword: Land tenure, Lease, Dispute settlement, Agricultural land, Contract/agreement

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Animal Health Act 1981 (Chapter 22).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 1981 (2020)

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, International trade, Basic legislation, Animal health, Animal welfare, Pests/diseases, Slaughtering, Inspection, Disinfection/disinfestation, Institution, Biosecurity

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Agriculture (Financial Assistance) Regulations 2021.

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2021 (2023)

Keyword: Financial agricultural measures, Financing, Subsidy/incentive, Inspection, Institution, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX