Trade-offs in pastoral governance in Norway: Challenges for biodiversity and adaptation

Pastoralism

Research, Policy and Practice

Table 2 Responsible/influential agencies in sheep governance and management

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
	Nortura^a	• 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
Local	Farming household	• Practical management • Participate in organizations, boards and meetings

^aNortura is the main Norwegian agricultural cooperative that operates slaughterhouses and processing plants related to meat and eggs (Nortura’s webpage: www.nortura.no)