Agriculture Law of Basel-Landschaft. Country/Territory Switzerland Territorial subdivision Basel-Landschaft Document type Legislation Date 1998 (2010) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Agricultural & rural development Keyword Basic legislation Agricultural development Agricultural commodities Agricultural land Internal trade Research Financial agricultural measures Subsidy/incentive Court/tribunal Offences/penalties Farming Family farming Geographical area Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe Abstract The present Law lays down provisions relating to the agriculture in the Canton of Basel-Landschaft. Its aim is to improve the agriculture, to ensure favourable conditions for future development and to promote family business. The text consists of 53 articles divided into 9 Parts as folLows: General provisions (A); Education, consultation, research (B); Production and marketing (C); Structural improvements (D); Agriculture lease (E); Special contributions (F); Organzation and provisions relating to legal protection (G); Amendments and repeal (H); Final provisions (I). Full text German Website www.bl.ch References - Legislation Implemented by Ordinance on plant cultivation. Legislation | Switzerland | 2008 Keyword: Viticulture/oenological practices, Vegetables/legumes, Fruits/edible nuts, Registration, Standards, Inspection Source: FAO, FAOLEX Ordinance on the implementation of soil improvement (Soil Improvements Ordinance). Legislation | Switzerland | 2010 Keyword: Soil conservation/soil improvement, Soil pollution/quality, Soil rehabilitation, Land consolidation, Subsidy/incentive, Offences/penalties, Enforcement/compliance Source: FAO, FAOLEX Ordinance on the implementation of soil improvement (Soil Improvements Ordinance). Legislation | Switzerland | 2004 (2008) Keyword: Soil conservation/soil improvement, Soil pollution/quality, Soil rehabilitation, Land consolidation Source: FAO, FAOLEX Ordinance helping to invest in agriculture. Legislation | Switzerland | 1999 (2014) Keyword: Subsidy/incentive, Financial agricultural measures, Agricultural development, Credit, Institution, Farming, Family farming Source: FAO, FAOLEX