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Royalties/fees, Inspection, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Plant protection Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repealed by Introductory Law relating to the Federal Agricultural Act, Agricultural Soil Act and the Agricultural Lease Act (Cantonal Agriculture Law).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