Decree No. 12.431 establishing the Programme for Agroecology in the State of Paraná. Country/Territory Brazil Territorial subdivision Paraná Document type Regulation Date 2014 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Agricultural & rural development Keyword Agricultural development Farming Policy/planning Internal trade Family farming Agroecology Geographical area Amazonia, Americas, Latin America and the Caribbean, North Atlantic, South America, South Atlantic Entry into force notes This Decree enters into force on the day of its publication. Abstract This Decree, consisting of 8 articles, establishes the Programme for Agroecology in the State of Paraná. This Programme aims at promoting and supporting integrated actions for the implementation, consolidation and expansion of production and consumption systems based on principles of agroecology in Paraná. Instruments of cooperation and partnership with the municipalities, civil society organizations and other public or private institutions may be put on place in order to implement the Parana Agro-Ecological Programme. Actions of Parana Agro-Ecological Programme are directed to: farmers, preferably family farmers and rural family entrepreneurs and their organizations; technical assistance and rural extension, researchers, teachers, students and public sector organizations and civil society organizations; consumers and their organizations, according to the requirements set out in Federal Law No. 11.326. Full text Portuguese Website www.normasbrasil.com.br References - Legislation Implements Law No. 11.326 establishing the guidelines for the formulation of the National Policy for Family Farming and Rural Family Units. Legislation | Brazil | 2006 Keyword: Agricultural development, Farming, Policy/planning, Family farming Source: FAO, FAOLEX