Research, Policy and Practice
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 |