Landbruksdirektoratet (Norwegian Agriculture Agency)

The Norwegian Agriculture Agency (Landbruksdirektoratet) is the primary government body responsible for implementing agricultural policy and supporting the development of sustainable farming in Norway. Based in Oslo, the agency administers a wide range of subsidy schemes, regulatory programs, and support measures designed to maintain viable agricultural production across Norway’s diverse landscape. The agency provides guidance and funding to farmers for activities related to environmental management, including measures to protect water quality, reduce soil erosion, preserve biodiversity, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Landbruksdirektoratet is also responsible for administering Norway’s organic farming support scheme, providing financial incentives to farmers transitioning to or maintaining organic production methods. The agency cooperates closely with the Ministry of Agriculture and Food, regional agricultural authorities, and farmer organizations to develop and implement agricultural policy. It publishes detailed statistics and analyses of the Norwegian agricultural sector, providing a knowledge base for policy development and public debate. Through its regulatory and advisory functions, Landbruksdirektoratet plays a central role in shaping the conditions for sustainable agricultural development in Norway.