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Decree of the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry on basic and additional measures related to environmental support and environmental special support to agriculture (No. 503 of 2007).

Country/Territory
Finland
Document type
Regulation
Date
2007
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Agricultural & rural development, Livestock, Cultivated plants
Keyword
Agricultural development Farming Subsidy/incentive Animal production Plant production Plant protection Fertilizers/nutrients Biodiversity Biosecurity
Geographical area
Arctic, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Abstract

This Decree sets out, for purposes of the Act relative to the carrying into effect of the common agricultural policy of the European Community and other specified legislations general and specific requirements for agricultural activities in relation with financial support received for such activities. The requirements concern, among other things: planning and monitoring of environmental protection in connection with cultivation; structuring and maintenance of arable land; fertilization of crops and garden plants; structuring and maintenance of field borders and filter strips; preservation of biodiversity and landscape garden plants; cultivation of crops and garden plants; water management and creation of protection zones; organic production; management of traditional biotypes; and livestock keeping.

Full text
Swedish
Website
www.finlex.fi

References - Legislation

Implements

Act relative to the carrying into effect of the common agricultural policy of the European Community.

Legislation | Finland | 1994 (2009)

Keyword: Institution, Policy/planning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Decree of the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry amending the Decree on basic and additional measures related to environmental support and environmental special support to agriculture (No. 246 of 2009).

Legislation | Finland | 2009

Keyword: Animal production, Animal reproduction, Animal welfare, Authorization/permit, Biodiversity, Plant production, Plant protection, Ecological production/organic production, Planting material/seeds, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree of the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry amending the Decree on basic and additional measures related to environmental support and environmental special support to agriculture (No. 1370 of 2009).

Legislation | Finland | 2009

Keyword: Agricultural development, Farming, Subsidy/incentive, Plant production, Plant protection, Ecological production/organic production, Biodiversity, Biological control agents, Biosecurity

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree of the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry amending the Decree on basic and additional measures related to environmental support and environmental special support to agriculture (No. 662 of 2007).

Legislation | Finland | 2007

Keyword: Agricultural development, Farming, Subsidy/incentive, Plant production, Plant protection, Ecological production/organic production, Fertilizers/nutrients, Pests/diseases, Freshwater pollution, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree of the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry amending the Decree on basic and additional measures related to environmental support and environmental special support to agriculture (No. 66 of 2012).

Legislation | Finland | 2012

Keyword: Agricultural development, Farming, Subsidy/incentive, Plant production, Plant protection, Ecological production/organic production, Fertilizers/nutrients, Drainage/land reclamation, Freshwater pollution, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX