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Law No. 11.044 establishing guidelines for implementing the Production Lines Programme within the State of Maranhão.

Country/Territory
Brazil
Territorial subdivision
Maranhão
Document type
Legislation
Date
2019
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Agricultural & rural development, Livestock, Food & nutrition, Forestry
Keyword
Agricultural development Sustainable development Certification Business/industry/corporations Internal trade International trade Climate change Food security Food quality control/food safety Public health Agro-forestry Forest management/forest conservation Forestry protection measures Animal production Animal health Biotechnology
Geographical area
Amazonia, Americas, Latin America and the Caribbean, North Atlantic, South America, South Atlantic
Entry into force notes
This Law enters into force on the day of its publication.
Abstract

This Law, consisting of 11 articles, establishes guidelines for implementing the Production Lines Programme within the State of Maranhão. The Programme has the following objectives: implement artificial insemination as a tool for genetic improvement of cattle; reduce dependence on climate and the impacts of drought periods; implement low-cost, innovative and sustainable technology adapted to small rural producers; implement the production and use of bio-fertilizers, as a tool to improve the productivity of the horticulture industry, promoting sustainability and food security; encourage crop-livestock-forestry integration; implement the integrated production system; promote harmonious coexistence with the environment and sustainable food production, etc. The Public Power will be responsible for the management of the Production Lines Programme, and may sign an agreement with care entities and educational institutions, in order to provide related technical assistance.

Full text
Portuguese
Website
arquivos.al.ma.leg.br