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Law of the R.I. No. 22 of 2019 on the Sustainable Agriculture Cultivation System.

Country/Territory
Indonesia
Document type
Legislation
Date
2019
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Agricultural & rural development, Food & nutrition, Cultivated plants
Keyword
Basic legislation Agricultural development Sustainable development Sustainable use Agricultural commodities Agricultural land Internal trade International trade Climate change Offences/penalties Food sovereignty Plant production Plant variety Planting material/seeds Institution Registration
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, Indian Ocean, South-Eastern Asia
Entry into force notes
This Law enters into force on 18 October 2019.
Abstract

This Law, consisting of 132 articles divided into 22 Chapters, provides for Sustainable Agriculture Cultivation System. This System aims at managing the biological natural resources by producing agricultural commodities to meet human needs in a better and in a sustainable way and preserving the environment. The implementation of Sustainable Agriculture Cultivation System aims to: a) increase and expand the diversification of agricultural products, in order to meet the needs of food, clothing, shelter, health, domestic industries, and enlarge exports; b) increase farmers' income and standard of living; and c) encourage expansion and equitable business opportunities and employment opportunities. The Sustainable Agriculture Cultivation System is carried out by taking into account the capacity of ecosystems, mitigation and adaptation to climate change, and the environmental sustainability in order to realize an advanced, efficient, resilient, and sustainable agriculture system.

Full text
Indonesian
Website
jdih.setneg.go.id