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 Europe, 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 provi 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: Basic legislation, Financial agricultural measures, Subsidy/incentive, Agricultural land, Agricultural commodities, Research, International trade, Internal trade, Farming, Agricultural development, Cooperative/producer organization, Extension, Court/tribunal, Family farming, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Offences/penalties, Food sovereignty, Fruits/edible nuts, Viticulture/oenological practices Source: FAO, FAOLEX Implemented by Implementing Regulations on control of fire blight Legislation | Switzerland | 2007 Keyword: Plant production, Pests/diseases, Royalties/fees, Inspection, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX Implementing Regulation on ecological compensation payments. Legislation | Switzerland | 2002 (2014) Keyword: Agricultural development, Financial agricultural measures, Subsidy/incentive, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Biosphere reserves, Protection of species Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repealed by Introductory Law relating to the Federal Agricultural Act, Agricultural Soil Act and the Agricultural Lease Act (Cantonal Agriculture Law).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