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Order No. 50/2015 establishing the implementation system of Support Measures 7.4, «Soil conservation», 7.5 «Efficient use of water», 7.6, «Traditional permanent crops», 7.7 «Extensive grazing», 7.9 «Agroforestry mosaic», and 7.12 «Agri-environment support for beekeeping», of measure No 7 «Agriculture and natural resources» of the Mainland's Rural Development Programme.

Country/Territory
Portugal
Document type
Regulation
Date
2015
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Agricultural & rural development, Livestock, Forestry, Cultivated plants, Water
Keyword
Agricultural development Subsidy/incentive Financial agricultural measures Ecological production/organic production Procedural matters Biodiversity Soil conservation/soil improvement Sustainable use Integrated pest management-IPM/pest management strategies Forest fires Forest management/forest conservation Apiculture/sericulture Authorization/permit Pastoralism Animal health Animal production Pesticides Fertilizers/nutrients Plant production
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Atlantic, North-East Atlantic, Southern Europe
Entry into force notes
This Order enters into force on the day after its publication.
Abstract

This Order, consisting of 80 articles divided into ten Chapters and 14 Annexes, establishes the implementation system of Support Measures 7.4, «Soil conservation», 7.5 «Efficient use of water», 7.6, «Traditional permanent crops», 7.7 «Extensive grazing», 7.9 «Agroforestry mosaic», and 7.12 «Agri-environment support for beekeeping», of measure No 7 «Agriculture and natural resources» of the Mainland's Rural Development Programme. Supports provided for soil conservation have the following objectives: a) Promote the adoption of beneficial environmental practices; b) Prevent erosion and improve soils; c) Promote the conservation and sequestration of carbon in agriculture. Supports provided for the efficient use of water have the following objectives: a) Promote the adoption of beneficial environmental practices; b) Improve the management of water, fertilizers and pesticides; c) Improve the efficiency of water use by the agricultural sector. Supports provided for traditional permanent crops have the following objectives: a) Promote the adoption of beneficial environmental practices; b) Maintain traditional systems of permanent crops; c) Maintain the plant genetic heritage; d) Preserve the traditional landscapes of the Douro Demarcated Region. Supports provided for extensive grazing have the following objectives: a) Promote the adoption of beneficial environmental practices; b) Ensure the maintenance of extensive modes of livestock production; c) Prevent and improve soil management; d) Promote biodiversity; e) Promote the conservation and sequestration of carbon in agriculture; f) Reduce the conflict between the extensive grazing activity and the need for conservation of the Iberian wolf species. Supports provided for agroforestry have the following objectives: a) Maintain agroforestry mosaics, ensuring the discontinuity of forest areas; b) Prevent forest fires; c) Prevent degradation of soils, water resources and biodiversity.

Full text
Portuguese
Website
www.dre.pt

References - Legislation

Implements

Decree-Law No. 137/2014 establishing the Governance Model of the European structural Funds and investment (FEEI) for the period 2014 -2020.

Legislation | Portugal | 2014

Keyword: Special fund, Agricultural development, Subsidy/incentive, Governance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Order No. 91/2018 amending specific Orders related to measure 7 «Agriculture and natural resources» of the Mainland Rural Development Programme (PDR 2020).

Legislation | Portugal | 2018

Keyword: Agricultural development, Subsidy/incentive, Financial agricultural measures, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 167/2022 establishing the 7th amendment to Order No. 50/2015 on the regime for actions 7.4 «Conservation of the soil», 7.5 «Efficient use of water», 7.6 «Traditional permanent cultures», 7.7 «Extensive grazing», 7.9 «Agroforestry mosaic», and 7.12 «Agri-environmental support for beekeeping», of measure n. 7 «Agriculture and natural resources» and 4th amendment to Ordinance No. 154 -A/2015 of measure No. 7 «Agriculture and natural resources».

Legislation | Portugal | 2022

Keyword: Agricultural development, Subsidy/incentive, Financial agricultural measures, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings

Source: FAO, FAOLEX