Table 2 Responsible/influential agencies in sheep governance and management
From: Trade-offs in pastoral governance in Norway: Challenges for biodiversity and adaptation
| Level | Responsible agency | Areas of responsibility |
|---|---|---|
| International | Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) |
• Guidelines for responsible animal husbandry • Support members to ensure that people have access to enough high-quality food |
| State | Ministry of Agriculture and Food |
• Policy development • Annual agricultural settlement |
| Norwegian Agricultural Authority | • Executive work | |
| Norwegian Food Safety Authority | • Inspection on husbandry and transport | |
| Norturaa | • Market regulation | |
| Regional | Agricultural division, Regional County Principal |
• Advisor for the Municipalities • Regulatory agency • Collaborate with other regional services and organizations for industrial development |
| Local | Agricultural office, Municipality |
• Managing internal affairs • Deciding on land-use plans • Facilitate farmers |
| Farming household |
• Practical management • Participate in organizations, boards and meetings |