Agriculture Law. Country/Territory Switzerland Territorial subdivision Appenzell Innerrhoden Document type Legislation Date 2000 (2015) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Agricultural & rural development Keyword Basic legislation Agricultural development Mountain area Farming Agricultural commodities Contract/agreement Subsidy/incentive Royalties/fees Internal trade Offences/penalties Agroecology Geographical area Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe Abstract The present Law lays down provisions relating to the a): promotion and strengthening of farming enterprises within the cantonal economy; b) promotion of a market-oriented agriculture both respecting animals and the environment; c) conservation of the natural basis of production; d) promotion of the production of healthy foodstuff and its marketing; e) the securing of the cultivated land in its beauty by sustainable development. The Law applies to all agricultural enterprises and lands including alpine regions and pastures as well as to animal farms and to productive gardening. The text consists of 37 articles divided into 9 Parts as follows: General provisions (I); Competent authorities (II); Production and marketing (III); Livestock farming (IV); Contributions and subsidies (V); Vocational training and farm advising (VI); Costs and fees (VII); Contracts of employment (VIII); Final provisions (IX). Full text German Website www.ai.ch References - Legislation Implemented by Ordinance on animal breeding, animal trade and the support of animal insurance. Legislation | Switzerland | 2000 (2005) Keyword: Animal production, Cattle, Internal trade, Animal reproduction Source: FAO, FAOLEX Animal Disease Ordinance. Legislation | Switzerland | 2009 (2014) Keyword: Animal production, Pests/diseases, Royalties/fees, Court/tribunal, Offences/penalties, Animal health Source: FAO, FAOLEX Executive Board Decision on the Agriculture Promotion Fund. Legislation | Switzerland | 2013 Keyword: Agricultural development, Farming, Agricultural commodities, Special fund, Internal trade, Enforcement/compliance Source: FAO, FAOLEX Ordinance on structural improvement and accompanying social issues in agriculture (Structural Improvement Ordinance). Legislation | Switzerland | 2004 Keyword: Agricultural development, Farming, Credit, Financial agricultural measures, Equipment, Enforcement/compliance Source: FAO, FAOLEX