Presidential Decree regarding state support to farming enterprises that grow agricultural crops on low-yield land for public needs. Country/Territory Uzbekistan Document type Legislation Date 2007 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Agricultural & rural development Keyword Farming Special fund Agricultural development Geographical area Aral Sea, Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Central Asia, CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States), Europe and Central Asia, Landlocked Developing Nations, North Asia Entry into force notes This Presidential Decree enters into force on the date of its official publication. Abstract The Decree requires the following steps be taken to promote the sustainable development of farming enterprises and efficient state support of farms that grow crops on low-yield land for public needs: (a) create a special fund within the state budget to finance such enterprises from 2008; and (b) extend leases of agricultural equipment and farm machinery to such enterprises on preferential terms from 7 to 10 years. Full text Russian Website www.cawater-info.net