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Law implementing the Federal Act on agriculture (Agriculture Law).

Country/Territory
Switzerland
Territorial subdivision
Obwalden
Document type
Legislation
Date
2001
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Agricultural & rural development, Land & soil
Keyword
Agricultural development Agricultural land Agricultural commodities Internal trade Offences/penalties Vested rights/existing rights
Geographical area
Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe
Abstract

The present Act lays down provisions relating to the implementation and completion of the Federal Agricultural Act of 29 April 1998. In particular, it promotes a sustainable development of agriculture. The text consists of 31 articles divided into 6 Parts as follows: Purpose and competence (I); Agricultural advisory entities (II); Production, quality and marketing (III); Social measures (IV); Improvement of infrastructure (V); Pre-emptive right to purchase land (VI); Transitional and final provisions (VII).

Full text
German
Website
www.ow.ch

References - Legislation

Implements

Loi fédérale sur l'agriculture (Loi sur l'agriculture, LAgr).

Legislation | Switzerland | 1998 (2017)

Keyword: Framework law, Financial agricultural measures, Subsidy/incentive, Agricultural land, Agricultural commodities, Research, International trade, Internal trade, Farming, Agricultural development, Cooperative/producer organization, Agricultural extension, Court/tribunal, Family farming, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Offences/penalties, Food sovereignty, Fruits/edible nuts, Viticulture/oenological practices, Fraud

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Implementing Regulation on ecological compensation payments.

Legislation | Switzerland | 2002 (2014)

Keyword: Agricultural development, Financial agricultural measures, Subsidy/incentive, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Protection of species, Protected area

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implementing Regulations on control of fire blight

Legislation | Switzerland | 2007

Keyword: Plant production, Pests/diseases, Royalties/fees, Inspection, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Plant protection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

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