Legislative Decree No. 454 rearranging the agricultural research sector as per article 11 of Act No. 59 of 15 March 1997. Country/Territory Italy Document type Legislation Date 1999 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Agricultural & rural development Keyword Agricultural development Research Institution Subsidy/incentive Geographical area Europe, European Union Countries, Southern Europe Entry into force notes The Legislative Decree entered into force on 18 December 1999. Abstract The Legislative Decree establishes the Agricultural Research and Experimentation Council, which shall be subject to the supervision of the Ministry of Agricultural and Forestry Policies. The Council must draw up a three-year plan for determining the objectives, priorities as well as human and financial resources necessary for carrying out its own activities. The plan shall be elaborated by taking into account the European Union research programmes. The plan shall thereafter be approved by the Mi Full text Italian Website www.comune.jesi.an.it