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Law on the conservation and promotion of agriculture (Agriculture Law).

Country/Territory
Switzerland
Territorial subdivision
Aargau
Document type
Legislation
Date
1980 (2009)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Agricultural & rural development
Keyword
Basic legislation Agricultural development Ecological production/organic production Agricultural commodities Agricultural land Soil conservation/soil improvement Court/tribunal Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe
Abstract

The present Law lays down provisions relating to the conservation and promotion of agriculture. Its aim is to improve the production basis and framework for an efficient and environment friendly agriculture. At the foreground stands the promotion of the production of healthy foodstuff in small farms; the promotion of a sustainable development resorting to adequate ecological cultivation and animal keeping methods; the protection of soil and waters; the promotion of a great number of species and of the ecological aspect of the landscape. The text consists of 47 articles divided into 5 Parts: as follows: General provisions (I); Promotion measures (II); Soil improvement (III); Legal protection (IV); Final and transitional provisions (V).

Full text
German
Website
www.ag.ch

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Ordinance on viticulture (Viticulture Ordinance)(915.712).

Legislation | Switzerland | 2008 (2019)

Keyword: Viticulture/oenological practices, Inspection, Standards, Packaging/labelling, Offences/penalties, Food quality control/food safety, Registration, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ordinance on the promotion of animal keeping and animal breeding (Animal Breeding Ordinance).

Legislation | Switzerland | 2008

Keyword: Apiculture/sericulture, Poultry, Subsidy/incentive, Animal production

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ordinance on agricultural and forestry investment and subsidies.

Legislation | Switzerland | 2001 (2009)

Keyword: Agricultural development, Subsidy/incentive, Financial agricultural measures, Credit, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Forest service/forest officers

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Agricultural Law of the Canton Aargau (Agricultural Law Aargau)(910.200).

Legislation | Switzerland | 2011 (2019)

Keyword: Agricultural development, Farming, Family farming, Financial agricultural measures, Subsidy/incentive, Policy/planning, Agricultural land, Offences/penalties, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX