Resolution No. 16-Q of the Ministry of Agriculture approving the Charter of the provincial administration of agriculture. Country/Territory Azerbaijan Document type Regulation Date 2015 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Agricultural & rural development Keyword Agricultural development Business/industry/corporations Capacity building Crops/grasses Governance Processing/handling Institution Integrated management Local government Policy/planning Research Soil conservation/soil improvement Subsidy/incentive Sustainable development Urban and peri-urban agriculture Geographical area Asia, Caspian Sea, CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States), Europe and Central Asia, Landlocked Developing Nations, Western Asia Abstract This Decree states that the provincial administration of agriculture under the Ministry of Agriculture shall a) ensure the implementation of the agricultural policies, b) assist regarding development of innovative methods, new techniques and technologies in order to ensure sustainable development in crop and livestock sectors, c) assist regarding establishment and reestablishment of enterprises for agricultural production and processing, d) take measures on soil fertility of agricultural land in cities, e) give state support to domestic agricultural producers, f) cooperate with central executive authorities, g) provide service on agro-chemistry and consultancy to agricultural producers and processors and h) coordinate the activities of local authorities under the Ministry of Agriculture. This Decree sets forth provisions on organization, duties and responsibilities of the provincial administration of agriculture under the Ministry of Agriculture. Full text Azerbaijani Website www.e-qanun.az References - Legislation Implements Presidential Decree No. 226 on approval of the Charter of the Ministry of Agriculture. Legislation | Azerbaijan | 2005 Keyword: Agricultural development, Processing/handling, Data collection/reporting, Institution, Governance, Policy/planning, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Plant protection, Quarantine Source: FAO, FAOLEX