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Art. 2 Federal Act of 29 April 1998 on Agriculture (AgricA) - Federal measures
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AI generatedThe Confederation shall take measures, in particular: a. to create favourable conditions for the production and sale of agricultural products; b. {note: Amended by No I of the FA of 22 March 2013, in force since 1 Jan. 2014 ( AS 2013 3463, 3863; BBl 2012 2075).} to pay for public and ecological services provided by farms through direct subsidies; [tab] b bis. {note: Inserted by No I of the FA of 22 June 2007 ( AS 2007 6095; BBl 2006 6337). Amended by No I of the FA of 22 March 2013, in force since 1 Jan. 2014 ( AS 2013 3463, 3863; BBl 2012 2075).} to promote the sustainable use of natural resources and animal and climate friendly production; c. to support the development of agriculture in a socially acceptable manner; d. to support structural improvements; e. {note: Amended by No I of the FA of 16 June 2023, in force since 1 Jan. 2025 ( AS 2024 623; BBl 2020 3955).} to promote research, the exploitation of research findings and advisory services in the agriculture and food sector as well as plant and animal breeding; f. to regulate plant protection and the use of aids to production {note: Term amended by No I of the FA of 20 June 2003, in force since 1 Jan. 2004 ( AS 2003 4217; BBl 2002 4721, 7234). This amendment has been made throughout the Act.} . These federal measures are conditional on a reasonable degree of self-help and are coordinated with regional policy instruments. They support a joint strategy for quality in agriculture and the food industry. {note: Inserted by No I of the FA of 22 March 2013, in force since 1 Jan. 2014 ( AS 2013 3463, 3863; BBl 2012 2075).} They are based on the principle of self-sufficiency with regard to food, taking into account consumers’ needs for high-quality, varied and sustainable domestic products. {note: Inserted by No I of the FA of 22 March 2013, in force since 1 Jan. 2014 ( AS 2013 3463, 3863; BBl 2012 2075).} They support digitalisation in the agriculture and food sector. {note: Inserted by No I of the FA of 16 June 2023, in force since 1 Jan. 2025 ( AS 2024 623; BBl 2020 3955).} Support measures that are likely to distort competition to the detriment of trade and industry are excluded. Procedures are governed by Article 89 a. The Federal Council regulates the details. {note: Inserted by No I of the FA of 22 March 2013, in force since 1 Jan. 2014 ( AS 2013 3463, 3863; BBl 2012 2075).}
Art. 2 AgricA · Federal measures
The Confederation shall take measures, in particular: a. to create favourable conditions for the production and sale of agricultural products; b. to pay for public and ecological services provided by farms through direct subsidies; [tab] b bis. to promote the sustainable use of natural resources and animal and climate friendly production; c. to support the development of agriculture in a socially acceptable manner; d. to support structural improvements; e. to promote research, the exploitation of research findings and advisory services in the agriculture and food sector as well as plant and animal breeding; f. to regulate plant protection and the use of aids to production .
These federal measures are conditional on a reasonable degree of self-help and are coordinated with regional policy instruments.
They support a joint strategy for quality in agriculture and the food industry.
They are based on the principle of self-sufficiency with regard to food, taking into account consumers’ needs for high-quality, varied and sustainable domestic products.
They support digitalisation in the agriculture and food sector.
Support measures that are likely to distort competition to the detriment of trade and industry are excluded. Procedures are governed by Article 89 a. The Federal Council regulates the details.