Animal welfare control in Sweden
Up-to-date information on animals is now on our website. Read about the agencies that are responsible for animal welfare control in Sweden, and what happens if someone does not comply with the animal welfare provisions.
Using resources without using them up
The Swedish Government's overall objectives is to create the conditions for more jobs and growing businessses in Sweden. The Ministry of Agriculture is contributing to this objective by working to improve the conditions for entrepreneurship in the sectors that fall within its areas of responsibility. The Ministry of Agricultures's strategic objectives 2008-2012 are presented in this folder.
Conference "Climate Smart Food"
During its Presidency of the EU, Sweden will organise a conference on the climate impact of the food chain, i.e. activities that take place from farm to fork. The conference will be a meeting point for actors from throughout the food chain, focusing on possible measures to reduce climate impact.
- Using resources without using them up
- The Ministry of Agriculture's work during the Swedish EU Presidency
Areas of responsibility
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Agriculture
Market organisation, Agricultural reform, Bioenergy, Sugar sector, Farm support
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Animals
Animal welfare, Animal experiments, Animal welfare control, Animal ethics, Animal health, Animal feed, Dogs and cats, Mulesing
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Fisheries
Resource management, Fisheries control, National fisheries policy
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Foodstuffs
Food safety, Labelling, Food control, Sweden - the new culinary nation
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Forestry
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Hunting and Game management
Hunting ordinances, Hunters' organisations
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International cooperation
FAO, WTO, OECD, Codex Alimentarius, IPPC, OIE
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Natural resources and the environment
A varied agricultural landscape, Zero eutrophication, A non-toxic environment, Agriculture's environmental impact
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Organic production and consumption
Organic farming, Organic livestock farming
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Reindeer husbandry
Reindeer management, Reindeer Husbandry Act, Reindeer Grazing Convention
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Research and education in land-based industries
SLU, Formas, Green research
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Rural development
Environmental and Rural Development Programme, A new strategy
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Sami - Sami policy
Indigenous peoples, Sami Parliament
The Swedish EU Presidency
From 1 July 2009 and for six months Sweden will hold the Presidency of the EU.
