Rural Development Act (No. 18 of 2017).

Subject

Agricultural & rural development, Environment gen.

Keyword

Agricultural development Farming Subsidy/incentive Sustainable development Environmental planning Policy/planning

Geographical area

Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe

Abstract

This Act sets rules with regard to the contribution to the sustainable development of rural areas through the promotion of stronger competition in the agriculture, food and forestry sectors. The purpose of this Order is to establish rules for protecting the environment by granting subsidies to sustainable measures aimed to improve agricultural product qualities (Natura2000 Planning). The Ministry of Environment and Food of Denmark and the Ministry of Housing, Urban and Rural Affairs shall, within their respective responsibility areas, set rules on the granting of financial aid thorough inspections in accordance to EU provisions. The Ministries also set regulations on the digital duty of notification for any registration of such activities.

Full text

Danish

Website

www.retsinformation.dk; www.mfvm.dk; www.natura2000.org

References - Legislation

Implements

Regulation (EU) No. 1303/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council laying down common provisions on the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social Fund, the Cohesion Fund, the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development and the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund.

Legislation | European Union | 2013

Keyword: Special fund, Agricultural development, Subsidy/incentive, Climate change, Gender

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation (EU) No. 1305/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council on support for rural development by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD) and repealing Council Regulation (EC) No. 1698/2005.

Legislation | European Union | 2013

Keyword: Basic legislation, Agricultural development, Less favoured areas, Financial agricultural measures, Subsidy/incentive, Special fund, Policy/planning, Capacity building, Gender, Sustainable development, Sustainable use, Youth, Mountain area, Climate change, Cultural heritage

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Order No. 67 on subsidy for the care of pasture and natural areas.

Legislation | Denmark | 2015

Keyword: Agricultural development, Farming, Subsidy/incentive, Sustainable development, Sustainable use

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 107 on grants to municipal nitrogen and phosphorus wetland projects.

Legislation | Denmark | 2015

Keyword: Wetlands, Agricultural development, Hazardous substances, Subsidy/incentive, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 249 on subsidy for the modernization of cattle stables.

Legislation | Denmark | 2015

Keyword: Slaughtering, Cattle, Subsidy/incentive, Animal reproduction, Animal welfare

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 471 on subsidies for nature projects on carbon-rich lowlands.

Legislation | Denmark | 2015

Keyword: Land consolidation, Agricultural development, Sustainable use, Environmental planning, Wetlands, Policy/planning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 513 on functions and powers of the Ministry of Environment and Food Appeals Centre.

Legislation | Denmark | 2015

Keyword: Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Enforcement/compliance, Institution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order no. 80 on subsidy for organic areas.

Legislation | Denmark | 2015

Keyword: Subsidy/incentive, Farming, Ecological production/organic production, Biodiversity, Agricultural development, Fruits/edible nuts, Hazardous substances

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 251 on subsidy for the establishment of farrowing units.

Legislation | Denmark | 2015

Keyword: Farming, Subsidy/incentive, Contract/agreement, Agricultural development, Animal welfare, Swine, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 1185 on subsidy for investing in ecological farming.

Legislation | Denmark | 2015

Keyword: Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes, Farming, Subsidy/incentive, Agroecology, Crops/grasses, Financial agricultural measures, Agricultural development, Ecological production/organic production, Swine, Cattle, Sheep/goats, Poultry

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 100 on cross-compliance.

Legislation | Denmark | 2015

Keyword: Farming, Subsidy/incentive, Enforcement/compliance, Inspection, Climate change, Agricultural development, Hazardous substances, Monitoring, Pollution control, Policy/planning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 1209 on subsidies for investments in technologies for reducing pesticide use and nitrogen emissions on farms with buffer zones.

Legislation | Denmark | 2015

Keyword: Farming, Subsidy/incentive, Integrated pest management-IPM/pest management strategies, Financial agricultural measures, Sustainable use, Agricultural development, Pesticides, Pollution control, Air quality/air pollution, Emissions

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 1360 on subsidy for the establishment of special habitats listed in Appendix IV of Appendix IV of Directive 92/43.

Legislation | Denmark | 2015

Keyword: Protected area, Basin/catchment/watershed, Inland waters, Waterworks, Subsidy/incentive, Protection of habitats, Protection of species, Wild fauna, Wild flora

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 1366 on subsidies for organic food production and its marketing.

Legislation | Denmark | 2015

Keyword: Ecological production/organic production, Internal trade, Subsidy/incentive, Agricultural development, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Contract/agreement

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 519 on subsidy for grazing projects on farms with buffer zones.

Legislation | Denmark | 2015

Keyword: Agricultural development, Farming, Subsidy/incentive, Pastoralism, Energy conservation/energy production, Water supply, Potable water, Grazing

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 512 on the Danish Agricultural Agency's duties and powers.

Legislation | Denmark | 2015

Keyword: Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Farming, Agricultural development, Inspection, Certification, Fishery management and conservation, Food quality control/food safety, Animal production

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 1140 on subsidy for the development and knowledge transfer in the agriculture sector.

Legislation | Denmark | 2015

Keyword: Agricultural development, Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes, Subsidy/incentive, Biodiversity, Sustainable use, Climate change, Animal welfare

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 1647 on subsidy for nature projects on carbon-rich lowlands.

Legislation | Denmark | 2015

Keyword: Environmental planning, Agricultural development, Wetlands, Climate change, Policy/planning, Land consolidation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 157 on cross compliance.

Legislation | Denmark | 2017

Keyword: Farming, Subsidy/incentive, Enforcement/compliance, Inspection, Policy/planning, Agricultural development

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 526 on subsidies to establish natural water levels through Natura2000 projects.

Legislation | Denmark | 2016

Keyword: Agricultural development, Subsidy/incentive, Protection of habitats, Water conservation zone, Wetlands, Inland waters

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 1273 on the Danish Agricultural Agency's duties and powers.

Legislation | Denmark | 2017

Keyword: Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Farming, Agricultural development, Inspection, Certification, Fishery management and conservation, Food quality control/food safety, Animal production

Source: FAO, FAOLEX