Agricultural programs & laws

Agricultural programs & laws

Of or pertaining to laws, political programs or schemes related to agriculture.

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Agricultural programs & laws

Developing Countries

Agriculture; Agricultural programs & laws

The poorer, underdeveloped countries of the world, which as a group are distinguished from the "industrialized" or "developed" group of countries and the "state-trading" countries. The more advanced ...

levy

Agriculture; Agricultural programs & laws

The USDA defines levy as an import charge assessed by a country or group of countries not in accordance with a definite tariff schedule. The "variable import levy" of the European Community was an ...

Less Developed Countries (LDCs)

Agriculture; Agricultural programs & laws

legumes

Agriculture; Agricultural programs & laws

A family of plants, including many valuable food, forage and cover species, such as peas, beans, soybeans, peanuts, clovers, alfalfas, sweet clovers, lespedezas, vetches, and kudzu. Sometimes ...

leaching

Agriculture; Agricultural programs & laws

The process by which chemicals are dissolved and transported through the soil by percolating water. Pesticides and nutrients from fertilizers or manures may leach from fields, areas of spills, or ...

land-use plan

Agriculture; Agricultural programs & laws

A coordinated collection of data, programs, and activities related to existing and potential uses of land and resources within a defined area. Commonly associated with local units of government ...

land use and development controls

Agriculture; Agricultural programs & laws

Ordinances, resolutions, and controls enacted by local government under the authority of state enabling legislation to protect public health, safety, or welfare. Many controls can affect agricultural ...