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Law no. 5035 of 2023 - Uniform regulatory framework for the organisation and operation of the Hellenic Agricultural Organization - DIMITRA, establishment and operation of the Amfissa Traditional Olive Grove management body and other provisions to strengthen rural development.

Country/Territory
Greece
Document type
Legislation
Date
2023
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Government Gazette no. 76/A of 28/03/2023.
Subject
Agricultural & rural development, Environment gen., Food & nutrition, Fisheries, Forestry, Cultivated plants, Water
Keyword
Agricultural commodities Agricultural development Certification Education Farming Genetic resources Institution Research Rural employment Gender Financing Oleaginous plants Sustainable development Protection of environment Climate change Waste management Biodiversity Protected area Fishing gear/fishing method Fishing vessel Fishery management and conservation Aquaculture Food quality control/food safety Oils/oilseeds/fats Standards Milk/dairy products Forest service/forest officers Forest fires Grazing Plant protection Freshwater resources management
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe
Abstract

This Law consists of 56 articles and provides for the management of the activities of the Hellenic Agricultural Organisation, for the establishment and operation of the olive grove management body and for the amendment of several Acts related to the strengthening of agricultural development. Part I concerns provisions for improving the efficiency of the Hellenic Agricultural Organisation through the definition of a regulatory framework for its management. The Law specifies: name and functions of the organisation, including: a) advisory support to the Ministry of Rural Development and Food for the formulation of agricultural policy, b) advisory assistance to farmers for training, c) conduction of agricultural research and promotion of innovation and technological development to improve the conditions of production, processing and marketing of agricultural products, protect the environment and improve the living conditions of agricultural workforce, d) ensuring quality of agricultural products through controls, e) recording, conservation and utilisation of national plant, animal and microbial genetic resources related to agriculture, food and the environment through the maintenance of National Collections and Genetic Material Banks, f) the continuous monitoring of phenomena such as climate change and food crises, and their potential consequences in the agri-food sector, g) the control and certification of agricultural products and food, through the implementation of certification systems, h) issuance of standard documents, in order to ensure compliance of agricultural products and food with European and International standards.

Full text
Greek
Website
www.et.gr

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Keyword: Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Agricultural development, Agricultural land, Cadastre/land registration, Classification/declassification, Concession, Dispute settlement, Land tenure, Lease, Ownership, Public land

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

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Legislation | Greece | 1998

Keyword: Protected area, Wild flora, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

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Legislation | Greece | 2010

Keyword: Registration, Agricultural development, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Authorization/permit, Aquaculture, Animal health

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

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Legislation | Greece | 2015

Keyword: Pastoralism, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Agricultural development, Offences/penalties, Ownership, Lease, Grazing

Source: FAO, FAOLEX