Total ban on cat and dog fur
Today the Government will present to the Council on Legislation its legislative proposal on penalties for those selling or distributing cat and dog fur or products containing such fur.
Sweden - Europe's new food nation
The minister of Agriculture Mr. Eskil Erlandsson presented his and the Government of Swedens Foodvision - Sweden - the new food nation. The new national objective is that Sweden with its unique landscape, quality of food and knowledge will be Europe's new food nation.
A forest policy in line with the times
The fact sheet "A forest policy in line with the times" is now available. On 18 March 2008, the Government submitted the bill entitled "A forest policy in line with the times" to the Riksdag. This bill stresses the role of the forest for the climate, the need for increased growth in forests and improved nature conservation in forest management, as well as the importance of a strong forest agency.
Minister for Agriculture to speak at FAO High-Level Conference
From 2-5 June, Minister for Agriculture Eskil Erlandsson is heading the Swedish delegation at the summit of the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) in Rome. The main topic of the conference is how to secure the global food supply in a world of climate change and increased demand for both food and energy. Today Minister for Agriculture Eskil Erlandsson gave a speech at the FAO High-Level Conference on World Food Security.
Fact sheet about the organisation of the Ministry of Agriculture
Do you want to know more about the organisation of the Ministry of Agriculture? Then you should read our fact sheet about the Ministry´s organisation and responsibilities and about the government agencies in the Ministry´s area of responsibility that´s now available on our website.
Fact sheet on bioenergy from agriculture and forestry
A fact sheet is now available on bioenergy from agriculture and forestry, in which you can read about where bioenergy comes from today, what measures are being taken to increase the use of renewable energy and what the advantages and disadvantages of bioenergy are.
"Mulesing"
In the last couple of weeks, there has been huge interest in Sweden and in other parts of the world in "mulesing".
"Premiums for scrapping to reduce fishing fleet by 30 per cent"
"Overfishing in our waters is a cause for concern and it arouses strong feelings - it is important to the people of Sweden that fish stocks are preserved." Erland Eskilsson says in an article in the daily Dagens Nyheter.
The Sami - an Indigenous People in Sweden
"The Sami - an Indegenous People in Sweden" describes what it is like to be a Sami today, what it was like in the past and what it may be like in the future.
The book is available in Swedish, English, German and Spanish.
Climate billion to be presented in the budget
The Government is strengthening Sweden´s climate efforts. The upcoming Budget Bill will allocate a further SEK 1 billion for 2008 to 2010.
Minister for Enterprise and Energy Maud Olofsson, Minister for the Environment Andreas Carlgren and Minister for Agriculture Eskil Erlandsson presented the contents of the climate billion yesterday.
