Government Decree on the financing of research and development projects in agriculture and food sector and related to rural areas (No. 38 of 2012). Country/Territory Finland Document type Regulation Date 2012 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Agricultural & rural development Keyword Agricultural development Subsidy/incentive Less favoured areas Ecological production/organic production Geographical area Arctic, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe Abstract This Decree concerns financial aid awarded by the funds allocated in the state budget or in an outline plan for the Agriculture and Forestry Development Fund for research and development projects related to agriculture and food economy and rural areas. It does not apply to the grant of aid financed by the European Community for actions based on the program of rural development or for research on reindeer husbandry and natural sciences. Applications for aid shall be made to the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry and the Ministry may grant 100 percent of the eligible costs. If subsidies are granted, a steering committee may be appointed for the projects if its scope and consequences justify such measure. Full text Swedish Website www.finlex.fi References - Legislation Implements Act on the financing of research an development projects in agriculture and food sector and related to rural areas (No. 1413 of 2011). Legislation | Finland | 2011 Keyword: Agricultural development, Subsidy/incentive, Research, Less favoured areas Source: FAO, FAOLEX