Abstract

Regulatory state agencies propose new solutions on regulating relationship in agriculture. Countries with developed agriculture have various national public institutions with a wide range of functions. They develop public policies, set standards, issue licenses and other permissions, do inspections, protect rights of agricultural products consumers, provide support to producers, and etc. Bodies regulating relationship in agriculture act in accordance with the general regulatory trends. Their activity is influenced by modernization and reformation processes, such as deregulation in various forms, transition from a command and control model of regulation to new models providing incentives for producers to voluntarily compliance, risk-based approach introduction, etc. Regulatory tools are often not effective enough for a number of reasons. This work consists of three parts, it evaluates the current state of agriculture in specific actual areas. The first section investigates general trends in the development of regulatory theory and practice. The second section deals with the problems of protecting farmers from unfair trade practices of suppliers and retail chains. The third section presents the results of the analysis of competing provisions on environmental protection and food safety. In conclusion, the authors give a system of new ways of regulation which can replace traditional ways of deterrence.

Highlights

  • At the same time, it is not always possible to meet needs of producers and consumers with market regulatory tools

  • Agricultural production is one of the types of economic activity that is the subject to state regulation on the equal basis with other sectors of the economy

  • The current Food Safety Act provides for the approval of the FDA performance standards, supporting the best manufacturing practices (GAP) and providing flexible regulation and the right for farmers to choose ways of reaching requirements set by these standards

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Summary

Introduction

"If people follow the laws for fear of punishment, they will try to avoid punishment and will not feel shame" (Confucius). The use of state regulators in this sphere of human activity is quite understandable This industry covers a large number of different industries - from fertilizers to finished food products. Agricultural production can be a source of danger to the environment, human health, well-being of farmers and consumers, and public good in whole. One of the key indicators of the regulation success is the growth of public welfare, rather than redistribution of goods between producers, consumers, third parties and the budget. In this connection, the role of the regulator's mission increase, as well as the role of setting goals that can be measured

General trends of modernization in regulation
Protecting manufacturers interests
Food safety and environmental protection
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