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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

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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