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Regulation No. 865 on financial support for Sámi reindeer herders corporations and reindeer herding.

Country/Territory
Norway
Document type
Regulation
Date
2019 (2021)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Livestock, Food & nutrition
Keyword
Meat Subsidy/incentive Animal production Indigenous peoples Traditional knowledge/indigenous knowledge Grazing
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Abstract

The present Regulation establishes a subsidy scheme for Sámi reindeer herders corporations ("siidaandel" in Norwegian) and reindeer herding. Its purpose is to promote sustainable reindeer herding, quality and productivity, as well as increasing the sector's income. Detailed rules are included specifying the eligibility requirements for subsidies. Special subsidies are included for youth, women and business consolidation.

Full text
Norwegian
Website
www.lovdata.no