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To preserve water resources in qualitative and quantitative terms.
Research, conservation and exploitation of water resources : Research, control and monitoring of water resources so as to prevent any deterioration and minimize the effects of exploitation by preserving these resources in quantitative and qualitative terms. Supply of basic information and data collection for studies on water resources all over the country.

To protect human health and biodiversity.
Pest and disease control programme: General programmes implemented by the State Phytosanitary Service to protect the country's agricultural heritage from economic and quarantine pests, to protect human health and biodiversity, and to comply with phytosanitary regulations governing domestic and international marketing of plants.

To preserve, protect and enhance the health status of the country's livestock through environmental protection.
Animal health programme: General programmes to preserve, protect and enhance the health status of the country's livestock through improved domestic production, animal health, veterinary public health and environmental protection, and the application of domestic and international standards for that purpose.

To provide training and advisory services aimed at the agricultural sector and focusing on forestry, environment, soil and water technology

To promote sustainable use of natural, social and economic resources through environmental education programmes.
The measure aims to develop field activities and projects in several of the country's watersheds in order to ensure sustainable use of natural, social and economic resources through an integrated and participatory approach. It consists of environmental education programmes and projects and training and advisory services for producers and includes training and extension and advisory services.

To provide economic compensation for land-owning farmers growing multi-purpose forest plantations as an effective means of developing forest ecosystems.
Payment for environmental services in agro- forestry systems: This programme provides economic compensation for land-owning farmers growing multi-purpose forest plantations in close combination with annual or perennial crops and/or animal husbandry, as an effective means of maintaining, rehabilitating and developing forest ecosystems.

To support Agricultural Production Promotion Programme (PFPAS) projects that generate environmental benefits.
Recognition of the environmental benefits of Sustainable Agricultural Production Promotion Programme (PFPAS) projects: A financial incentive is granted to PFPAS projects for the environmental benefits generated.

To support micro, small and medium-sized organic producers for the environmental benefits resulting from their activities.

Recognition of the environmental benefits of organic farming by micro, small and medium-sized organic producers: A financial incentive is granted to micro, small and medium-sized organic producers for the environmental benefits resulting from their activities.

To investigate the technology and local development potential of controlled- environment green house production system.

To develop and promote organic farming