​Central

Central government is responsible for:

• Agriculture and forestry; 
• The use of agricultural land, forests and other natural resources; 
• The protection of plants against diseases and vermin;
• Study and research of meteorological, hydrological and bio-meteorological phenomena and processes;
• Agricultural policy analysis;
• Viticulture, wine and fruit legislation in line with EU and international standards;
• Horticulture;
• Livestock;
• Agricultural production, and
• The monitoring and records of registered farmers.
• Utilization of agricultural land, forests and other natural treasures;
• Hunting and fishing;
• Protection of cattle and plants from diseases and pests;
• Hydromeliorative systems;
• Hydrological, agro-meteorological measuring, as well as anti-hail protection;
• Studying and researching of meteorological, hydrological and bio-meteorological occurrences and processes;
• Supervision within its competence;

Local

Local government units have voluntary powers to promote and support local producers and ensure compliance with legislation.

No other competencies identified at the local level.

Responsible ministries/bodies

The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Water Economy

Sources:

Law on organisation and operation of State Administration Bodies, Official Gazette 58/2000, 44/2002, 82/2008, 167/2010, 51/2011