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Implementing Regulations to promote environmentally-friendly and sustainable farming systems, plants and equipment.

Country/Territory
Switzerland
Territorial subdivision
Obwalden
Document type
Regulation
Date
2009
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Agricultural & rural development, Environment gen.
Keyword
Agricultural development Subsidy/incentive Farming Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Enforcement/compliance Pollution control EIA
Geographical area
Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe
Entry into force notes
The present Regulations enter into force on 1 January 2010.
Abstract

The present Regulations implement the Cantonal Agriculture Law of 25 January 2008. In particular, the Regulations lay down provisions relating to promote environmentally-friendly and sustainable farming systems, plants and equipment. Article 1 establishes that the Canton shall promote contributions within the framework of the annual estimate to measures improving the ecological quality in networking projects. The text consists of 9 articles divided into 3 Parts as follows: Principles (I); Proceedings (II); Final provisions (III).

Full text
German
Website
www.ow.ch

References - Legislation

Implements

Introductory Law relating to the Federal Agricultural Act, Agricultural Soil Act and the Agricultural Lease Act (Cantonal Agriculture Law).

Legislation | Switzerland | 2008

Keyword: Agricultural development, Farming, Family farming, Research, Contract/agreement, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Soil pollution/quality, Lease, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Implementing Regulation on promotion of landscape quality and networking.

Legislation | Switzerland | 2014

Keyword: Biodiversity, Subsidy/incentive, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX