Decree No. 7.644 regulating the Programme for the Promotion of Rural Productive Activities. Country/Territory Brazil Document type Regulation Date 2011 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Agricultural & rural development Keyword Agricultural development Farming Policy/planning Agroecology Geographical area Americas, South America Entry into force notes This Decree enters into force on the day of its publication. Abstract This Decree, consisting of 5 Chapters, regulates the Programme for the Promotion of Rural Productive Activities. It encompasses: I- Defining productive activities of beneficiaries in order to improve rural household food security; II-Contributing income generating activities originated from exceeding production; III- Promoting sustainable productive and agro-ecological activities; IV- Strenghtening market access and irrigation system; and V- Rural ecosystem preservation. Full text Portuguese Website www.planalto.gov.br References - Legislation Implements Law No. 12.512 creating the Support Programmes for the Environmental Conservation and for the Promotion of Rural Productive Activities. Legislation | Brazil | 2011 Keyword: Agricultural development, Farming, Policy/planning, Social protection, Family farming, Environmental planning, Protection of habitats, Ecosystem preservation Source: FAO, FAOLEX Amended by Decree No. 8.121 amending Decree No. 7.644 on the Support Programme for Environmental Conservation and for the Promotion of Rural Productive Activity. Legislation | Brazil | 2013 Keyword: Agricultural development, Farming, Policy/planning, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Ecosystem preservation Source: FAO, FAOLEX Decree No. 8.026 amending Decree No. 7.775 regulating the Programme for Food Acquisition (PAA). Legislation | Brazil | 2013 Keyword: Agricultural development, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Poverty, Family farming, Food security, Right to food, Animal feed/feedstuffs, Animal health Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repealed by Decree No. 9.221 regulating Law 12.512 on the Programme to Promote Rural Productive Activities. Legislation | Brazil | 2017 Keyword: Policy/planning, Agricultural development, Farming, Agroecology, Rural employment, Institution, Food security Source: FAO, FAOLEX