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The present Act lays down provisions relating to the implementation and completion of the Federal Agricultural Act of 29 April 1998. In particular, it promotes a sustainable development of agriculture. The text consists of 31 articles divided into 6 Parts as follows: Purpose and competence (I); Agricultural advisory entities (II); Production, quality and marketing (III); Social measures (IV); Improvement of infrastructure (V); Pre-emptive right to purchase land (VI); Transitional and final provisions (VII).
Implemented by: Implementing Regulation on ecological compensation payments. (2014-05-01)
Implemented by: Implementing Regulations on control of fire blight (2007-07-03)
Implements: Loi fédérale sur l'agriculture (Loi sur l'agriculture, LAgr). (2017-01-01)
Repealed by: Introductory Law relating to the Federal Agricultural Act, Agricultural Soil Act and the Agricultural Lease Act (Cantonal Agriculture Law). (2008-01-25)