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Law No. 4.772 establishing baselines for policies supporting urban and periurban agriculture within the Federal District.

Country/Territory
Brazil
Territorial subdivision
Distrito Federal
Document type
Legislation
Date
2012
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Agricultural & rural development, Environment gen.
Keyword
Agricultural development Subsidy/incentive Capacity building Policy/planning Sustainable development Agroecology Urban and peri-urban agriculture Urban land
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 6 articles, establishes baselines for policies supporting urban and peri-urban agriculture within the Federal District. These policies aim at: promoting the production of products for consumption, donation or trade; income generating activities; promoting preservation and rehabilitation of environment; promoting the use of agro-ecological technologies; stimulating re-exploitation and recycling of residues; promoting environmental education; guaranteeing food security; stimulating food healthy habits; etc.

Full text
Portuguese
Website
www.tc.df.gov.br