According to the accounting data, agricultural land occupies an area of 406 million hectares, which is approximately 23.8% of the total land area of the Russian Federation. Of these, 190.7 million hectares, or 47%, are allocated for agricultural land. At the same time, much more land is actually used in agriculture, if we take into account the land plots provided temporarily and permanently for agricultural purposes from other categories of land. We are talking about the lands of the forest fund, lands of specially protected areas and objects that are provided for grazing, haymaking, etc. According to approximate data, land used for agricultural purposes, but not included in the category of agricultural land, can range from 18% and more.
Agricultural lands, as well as their composition in relation to various territories, is determined in the process of land use planning, land management, zoning, as well as when providing land plots for use. Decisions made regarding the composition of land and their use are binding. Changes in the established composition of land plots and types of use by land users are not allowed and requires a special decision.
Land use planning is carried out in the order of development and adoption of various kinds of target programs, settlement schemes on the territory of the Russian Federation, environmental management schemes. For example, it is envisaged that in the General Scheme of Settlement on the Territory of the Russian Federation, agricultural lands are determined (Art. 31 of the Town Planning Code).
Zoning is a common way of regulating land use. Within the framework of zoning, zones are determined that are most favorable for conducting various types of agricultural activities. Zoning is also used in the allocation of land from agricultural land intended for gardening, truck farming and dacha farming. In particular, it is envisaged that the zoning schemes of territories for the placement of horticultural and dacha non-profit associations should contain information about the locations, areas and purpose of land plots (gardening, horticulture or dacha farming), the permitted use of land plots within the allocated zones, including restrictions on encumbrances, as well as information on the rights on which the provision of land plots is allowed within a specific zone (right of private and common property, lease rights).
Territory zoning schemes serve as the basis for determining the volume of construction of access roads, power supply facilities, communications, as well as for the development public transport, trade, medical and consumer services for the population. Zoning schemes for the placement of horticultural, vegetable gardening and dacha non-profit associations are approved at the level of the constituent entities of the Russian Federation and local self-government bodies.
Data on the composition, structure and intended use of agricultural land plots are entered in the state land cadastre.
The state of agricultural lands is characterized by clearly manifested negative processes of degradation. Over the past three decades, there has been a constant reduction in the area of agricultural land with an upward trend. Only in the first half of the 90s. 27 million hectares were removed from the agricultural turnover, despite the constant involvement of new lands in the agricultural turnover. In 1999. compared to 1998. the area of agricultural land decreased by another 14.9 million hectares.
The main reason for this reduction is the transfer of agricultural land to other land categories, as well as their ongoing intensive withdrawal for non-agricultural needs. At the same time, as a result of degradation and provision for non-agricultural needs, areas of the most valuable lands are excluded from the sphere of agricultural production, and instead of those that have been disposed of in agricultural circulation, lands of low productive potential are mainly included.
According to available data, the state of agricultural land remains unsatisfactory. The transformation of land relations carried out in the country, having reflected on the dynamics of the structure of the land fund, did not lead to an improvement in land use, a decrease in adverse anthropogenic impacts on the soil cover, causing the development of soil degradation processes or processes that contribute to this. Due to the lack of funds, weak interest of state bodies, measures for the protection and rational use of land are significantly reduced. The construction of anti-erosion hydraulic structures has been practically stopped. With the transfer of almost all agricultural land to private ownership, the responsibilities and financial burden of ensuring the proper condition of the land were transferred to collective and individual owners, who, due to the difficult economic situation, are not able to ensure their proper use.
The deterioration of the land condition, which has accelerated its pace in recent years, poses a serious threat to undermine the material base of agricultural production. The recently adopted Land Code of the Russian Federation and the Federal Law "On the turnover of agricultural land" have strengthened measures for land protection. In particular, the transfer of agricultural land to another category requires a decision of the executive authority of the constituent entities of the Russian Federation. Unused land plots are subject to seizure.
Taking into account the analysis of normative legal acts of 65 constituent entities of the Russian Federation, the Ministry of Agriculture of the Russian Federation developed and agreed with the ministries the concept of the draft federal law "On Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts of the Russian Federation Regarding Improving the Turnover and Use of Agricultural Land". The concept, inter alia, provides for the legislative establishment of criteria for the improper use of land plots. It is possible that if such bills were adopted, the exemptions would not be widespread. The law would be applied in the most egregious cases and to the most careless, non-negotiable owners with a long history of confrontation with the regional authorities. But all the same, the presence of such an instrument of property dispossession would radically change the agricultural land market in Russia. The bills were sent from the Ministry of Agriculture to the Government for consideration.
Moreover, the department developed a draft federal law "On Amendments to Legislative Acts of the Russian Federation Regarding Improving the Regulation of Land and Mortgage Relations in Agriculture" and developed the "Main Directions for Improving the Organizational, Economic and Legal Support of Regulation of Land Relations in Part of Agricultural Land" , the implementation of which is provided for by the Action Plan of the Ministry of Agriculture of the Russian Federation, approved by the Minister of Agriculture on November 10, 2008. In addition to the above, in order to carry out state monitoring, the same ministry has developed and agreed with a number of departments a draft decree of the Government of the Russian Federation "On approval of the Regulation on the implementation of state monitoring of lands used or intended for agriculture."
In the meantime, the Government received another bill on a similar topic, but developed by other departments. The Ministry of Economic Development of the Russian Federation, together with the Ministry of Finance of the Russian Federation, the Ministry of Regional Development of the Russian Federation, has developed a concept and a draft federal law "On Amending Certain Legislative Acts of the Russian Federation Specifying Requirements for the Use of Land Plots for Designated Purposes". It should be emphasized that the concept also provides for the legislative definition of "signs of non-use of a land plot for its intended purpose."
Now in the State Duma at different stages of consideration there are 8 bills, which are the fruit of the creativity of the legislative assemblies of the constituent entities of the Russian Federation. Basically, they are clarifying legislation in nature and are aimed, in the opinion of the developers, at improving the rights of owners of land shares.
Agricultural lands in Russia include territories that do not belong to residential settlements, they are provided by the state for the development of agriculture, which includes:
Also, separately in the structure of lands of agricultural importance, the law also includes scientific, educational activities, the creation of protective plantings, but taking into account agricultural production. The exact definition of what the concept under consideration means is given in the Land Code of the Russian Federation in article No. 77.
Article 77 of the Labor Code of the Russian Federation. The concept and composition of agricultural land
Agricultural land is land that is outside the boundaries of the settlement and provided for the needs of agriculture, as well as intended for these purposes.
Agricultural land includes agricultural land, land occupied by on-farm roads, communications, forest plantations designed to protect land from negative impacts, water bodies (including ponds formed by water retaining structures on watercourses and used for the implementation of pond aquaculture) , as well as buildings, structures used for the production, storage and primary processing of agricultural products.
This document regulates all relations that are carried out with the specified category of land.
In terms of soil quality and landscape characteristics, this type of land is considered heterogeneous. When separating, it is important to take into account natural conditions, including climatic, remoteness from infrastructure facilities, etc. These characteristics divide the land into:
- farmland;
- land occupied by production facilities and agricultural infrastructure;
- lands occupied by trees and shrubs, enclosed bodies of water.
Agricultural land is used for growing various plants, grazing livestock, preparation of feed. These include arable land, gardens, meadows, hayfields, pastures. A separate category of land is made up of reindeer pastures, which have an independent legal regime and are subject to special protection. The lands also include fallow lands.
We talked about what agricultural land is and what types of permitted use they are divided into.
Features of this category
The main feature is that agricultural land is used not only for the development of agricultural production, but also for various other purposes. For example, for the creation of protective forest plantations, for scientific and research purposes, for the creation of gardening partnerships and other societies. It is also permissible to use them for commercial purposes and for housing construction.
The land can be used for the construction of roads, power lines, oil pipelines only if there is an approved land. Agricultural lands with arable land, hayfields, pastures, orchards and vineyards have a special status, are subject to protection and have priority in use.
Minimum plot size
Separately, we can say about the minimum areas. Each region has its own minimum. But there are also average components. For grain crops, it should be at least 300 hectares, for other purposes - from one hectare.
On limiting the turnover of agricultural land
- Turnover is not allowed if the targeted and effective use of the specified category of land is not ensured.
- Turnover is not allowed in case of strong fragmentation of land for use by private owners.
- It is forbidden to use lands located in protected areas.
- The ban also applies to lands that are of particular public importance.
- Lands are not issued if they are supposed to be used for other than agricultural purposes.
On the use by foreign citizens in the Russian Federation
It is believed that foreigners and stateless persons are given equal rights to land. The exception is the right to land ownership.
Therefore, according to the law "On the turnover of agricultural land", foreign citizens can take this category only for rent.
What are the problems of agricultural land?
Today agricultural land is often empty. Despite the fact that in some regions of our country they are given on very attractive terms, there are no more people who want to develop farming. Another problem is the poor protection of such lands, the abandonment of these territories.
What is reclamation?
Agricultural reclamation involves recreating areas that are considered biologically productive, that is, allowing the necessary crops to be grown on them.
Reclamation refers to a number of different works related to the restoration of land and water bodies, which, after human exposure, have lost their former productivity. The main goal of reclamation is to make the environment better, and land and water bodies more fertile and environmentally friendly.
What is the reclamation of agricultural land and how to draw up a project is described in more detail.
Redistribution fund
State control and accounting of such lands is possible thanks to. It was created in order to take into account land and subsidiary plots, to expand opportunities for agricultural purposes, the development of horticulture, animal husbandry, truck farming and haymaking. Thanks to the Foundation, it is possible to avoid a large number ownerless but fertile land. How lands are transferred to the Fund:
- when the owner voluntarily renounces the land;
- upon refusal to inherit this land, or in the absence of heirs or deprivation of the right to inherit for legal reasons;
- if there are legitimate reasons for depriving the land and transferring it to the state.
Information about the availability of land in the land redistribution fund is publicly available, you can find out about them on special resources or in municipal authorities.
Cadastral registration
Cadastral registration of land plots - provides for their inclusion in the Unified State Register of Lands, as a result of which each land plot receives individual characteristics. In order for a farmer to receive the specified land, for example, for lease, he needs to allocate it from the entire land mass and put it on the state cadastral register as an independent land plot.
Such a right can be registered by departments of the Office of the Federal State Registration Service, Cadastre and Cartography.
Legislative regulation
There are many acts among the laws. Among them:
Legal regime
The legal regime of all lands, including agricultural ones, is determined by their category and the type of permitted use, determined on the basis of the zoning of territories.
Agricultural land is different from agricultural land. The latter have the opportunity to belong to other categories, but at the same time include land holdings. Agricultural lands are used only for the cultivation of products.
Transfer to another type of property
Land categories can be converted to a different form. But there are also a number of limitations. A change is permissible if the land is mothballed, it must be transferred to the category of land protected by the state. If the boundaries of the settlement change, if it is planned to build a road, if it is necessary to extract minerals on them or place social objects on the territory - hospitals, orphanages, etc.
Transfer to another category for especially valuable productive agricultural land is prohibited. To change the category, the owner must submit a petition to the local administration and conduct a state environmental impact assessment.
You can read about the features of the transfer of agricultural land to another category and how it is carried out.
Inappropriate use
Inappropriate uses include various types of violations. For example, agricultural land is used for personal buildings, or roads and a farm are built on a protected site. This type of violation is often encountered: land is rented for research purposes, and in fact structures are built on it for personal gain.
May be associated with various types of punishments. Depending on their severity, liability may arise:
- civil law;
- disciplinary;
- administrative;
- criminal.
By the way, the criminal proceeds only if the land was damaged, and this led to damage to the environment and harmed human health.
You will find information about the liability for violation of the rules for the use of such sites and advice on how to avoid fines.
Use of agricultural land plots
There are several categories:
- For cattle breeding.
- For agricultural production.
Agricultural land for dacha construction and economy is used by farmers and gardeners. It is permissible on them to build a country house, buildings for growing various crops, greenhouses, sheds, etc.
Agricultural land for gardening. On such lands it is permissible to erect outbuildings: garages, greenhouses, garden houses, sheds. However, for the construction of a house for permanent residence, this category of land is not suitable.
Changing the view
In total, there are two methods of transferring land plots:
- change of the current category;
- procedure for changing the view (without withdrawing from the current category).
Lands that are considered specially protected areas are not subject to change.
To change, you must submit a special application, which will be considered by the municipal authorities. After submitting the required package of documents, a decision will be made.
You can also participate in hearings regarding the review of permitted uses. They invite people who live or own property in the immediate vicinity of the site. After the hearing, the commission draws up a protocol and gives its recommendations. The protocol is sent to the administration, where a decision is made.
You will find a step-by-step procedure for changing the type of permitted use of agricultural land.
What can you build here?
Among the permitted buildings are all that are used for the development of agriculture. It can be cowsheds, pig farms, timber industry, sawmills. The construction of sheds, utility rooms, road construction is allowed.
Before starting construction on land with such a purpose, it is necessary to register the land plot in ownership. Then it is possible to build private buildings, cottages and houses for personal use there, but there is no talk of houses for permanent residence as such.
You can find out more about whether it is possible to build a house on an agricultural site, and about which structures are allowed and which are prohibited, is described in.
About the possibility of renting
The plot can be leased from the municipality without bidding if a farm claims it. To do this, you must contact the local authority and apply for the transfer of land for rent. At the same time, the rent cannot exceed 0.3 percent of the established cadastral value for a plot.
How it is possible to rent agricultural land from a private person or from the state is written in.
Features of the lease agreement
There are several nuances:
- cannot change the type of permitted use of the land plot.
- The obligation to register the land plot on the cadastral register and to draw up documents rests with the applicant.
- To draw up a contract, you need to obtain special permission from representatives of the municipal authorities.
- No compulsory notarization is required.
- The contract requires specifying the technical data of the leased site, its location and other characteristics.
- Individuals, organizations, and the state can act as a lessor.
By the way, not all agricultural land is available for privatization. The ban lies on plots that are already owned by the state or authorities, if they are occupied by reindeer pastures, if they are in the Far North.
Tax
Does not depend on the results of economic activities of landowners and land users. The tax base for determining the land tax is the area of the specified plot. The tax rate for such land should not exceed 0.3 percent.
If the owner owns such a land plot and leases it, he can calculate the land tax at reduced tax rates. In other cases, land plots are taxed by the owner at a rate not exceeding 1.5%.
Agricultural land can be used for various purposes related to the development of agriculture. This category has special legal forms, which carries a number of features related to rent, tax rate and legal status lands.
Agricultural areas are included in the agricultural sector and are of particular value for the Russian economy. The quantity of agricultural goods produced depends on the quality of the soil and the degree of development of the territories. Let's figure out what the area of agricultural land is and what legal features are inherent in relations with land.
Agricultural land structure
Agricultural land is intended for use in the agricultural sector and cannot be built up with non-purpose structures. In other words, the shares are used only for sowing, fertilizing, collecting, processing and storing crops.
The area of agricultural land includes independent units of land allotments:
- Arable land. Used for annual sowing and fertilization of the soil.
- Hayfields. Agricultural plots intended for cutting grass during the harvesting period.
- Pastures. Vegetable plot of agricultural area used as a forage base for the KRG.
- Deposits. Unused vacant agricultural shares that have not been sown and fertilized.
- Plantings. The territory developed for planting plant and tree species and further harvesting.
The area of agricultural land is a collection of the above lands. The total cultivated area is determined by measuring each of the allotments included in the composition. When calculating the area, not only arable land and pastures are taken into account, but also areas sown with perennial plants.
Characteristics of agricultural land
Agricultural lands are part of the agrarian complex of Russia and represent areas intended for the cultivation of fruitful crops. Cultivated area and agricultural productivity are the most important factors in a successful business.
Agricultural lands are distinguished by a high level of mineral fertilizers. Due to the chemical impurities included in the composition, the soil is able to withstand several productive crops at once per year.
The structure of the area of agricultural land is represented by arable land, hayfields, pastures, fallow lands and green spaces. Objects are subject to state protection. Of particular importance is the cadastral valuation of agricultural land, which determines the characteristics of the soil and the total value of the plots used.
Legal relations in the field of agriculture are enshrined in the Land Code of the Russian Federation. So, according to paragraph 1 of Art. 77, agricultural land is recognized as land located outside of settlements and used as agricultural sown area. Another feature of agricultural shares is their intended purpose.
In accordance with the Labor Code of the Russian Federation, agricultural land areas are of two types:
- The main lands are used strictly for their intended purpose for growing crops.
- Ancillary lands are territories where agricultural objects are located. The category is distinguished by such areas as swamps, forests, trees and shrubs, highways, areas for structures, etc.
According to Art. 78 of the Labor Code of the Russian Federation, auxiliary shares must be used in accordance with their intended purpose and not contain objects that fall out of the agricultural production cycle.
Especially valuable productive agricultural land
Fertile soils are considered valuable agricultural land. The state cadastral assessment of agricultural land, which is carried out in accordance with the regulations, helps to determine the degree of land productivity.
Soil grading is a procedure for determining the quality of sown areas, which is expressed in taking into account natural factors and the degree of development of land.
Validation allows you to determine how much one soil differs from another. An important feature of the procedure is the reliance on the chernozem composition of the land. The calculation is carried out only in those regions where the highest level of agricultural achievements, including technical equipment, is noted.
The agronomic assessment of soils is an important basis for determining the most suitable areas for sowing. After identifying the level of black soil, specialists form a base of valuable agricultural land.
It should be noted that the state cadastral assessment of agricultural land takes into account soil fertility on the scale of the bonitet score. Economic fertility is an important factor.
Bonitization is carried out both for agricultural land and for auxiliary land. The following are taken into account:
- location of the land;
- the degree of development of the region;
- natural and climatic conditions;
- annual economic income from land;
- income growth prospects;
- technical equipment, etc.
The list of especially valuable productive agricultural land is entered in the land registry and is one of the most important economic indicators.
Agricultural land translation
Agricultural land is land that generates income from the cultivation of soil and the cultivation of fruitful crops. But the fertility of the land can be achieved only with regular care of the allotments. Lack of measures for fertilization, regular sowing, irrigation and maintenance of agricultural production wears out the soil, making it unsuitable for agricultural needs.
The state cadastral valuation of agricultural land regulates the transfer of land from agricultural to other categories. However, the agricultural land fund knows a strictly limited number of cases of the possibility of transition:
- not using the soil for agricultural purposes;
- transfer of land to a specially protected area;
- expansion of the settled zone;
- construction in areas unsuitable for agricultural sowing;
- transfer of unusable plots to forest or water resources;
- transfer of land to stock lands;
- laying of communication nodes;
- recognition of the territory as a historical and cultural heritage;
- prospecting for locations of minerals.
In accordance with Article 7 of the Federal Law No. 172-FZ, agricultural land is not transferred to another category:
- with restrictions on the transfer of land;
- with a negative opinion of a soil evaluator;
- in case of inappropriate assignment of shares.
- for other reasons provided by law.
Federal law provides an exhaustive list of the possibilities of transferring land to other categories. To ensure translation, a list of documents should be prepared, including the maximum size of the total area of agricultural land passing from one group of land to another. But at the same time, it is important to remember that the legislation imposes a ban on the transition of especially valuable productive agricultural land due to their important target role.
The entire territory of which our country is composed is divided into. This division is enshrined at the legislative level and is regulated by the Land Code of the Russian Federation.
This is done to establish control over the intended use of land. Allocate in total. The most common category of land- agricultural land.
Agricultural lands are in second place in terms of area among all categories, second only to the lands of the forest fund.
On the territory of the Russian Federation, they occupy about 386 million hectares. For comparison, the area is approximately 20 million hectares.
Agricultural land is under the special control of the state.
They are a valuable resource and source of food.
Therefore, it is important to use the land for its intended purpose, to prevent littering and pollution, deterioration of the soil condition, exposure to harmful factors.
Composition of agricultural land
Farmland
These include areas for sowing and growing various agricultural crops, as well as for grazing animals.
Farmland- these are the most fertile territories that provide the country with crops, therefore they have a priority status and are under the protection of the state. Agricultural lands are under special control:
- with artificial irrigation,
- used by research institutes of any level,
- with a high cadastral value (10% higher than the average).
Depending on the functions performed the land is divided into:
- arable land,
- haymaking,
- pastures, etc.
The most fertile lands endowed with mineral resources include arable land.
Arable land is a type of land that is cultivated and various crops are grown on it every year.
Hayfields used only for making hay for the winter. Sowing and harvesting on such lands is not carried out. Although there are also artificial hayfields.
Pasture also usually not seeded or processed. Used only for grazing.
It is possible to distinguish and different types farmland:
- Low quality,
- average quality,
- High Quality.
On farmland, it is permissible to build only those buildings and structures that are necessary for the implementation of agricultural activities. It is prohibited to build residential or industrial facilities in such areas.
For on-farm roads and communications
These include the roads required for access and service agricultural land. They must comply with certain standards specified in SNiP 2.05.11-83.
On-farm roads, depending on their purpose, can be the following types:
- connecting agricultural objects with each other (I category of roads),
- connecting agricultural facilities with main roads (II category of roads),
- field auxiliary roads for servicing individual lands and their parts (III category of roads).
On-farm roads should occupy the smallest possible area.
They include:
- directly the lane for placing the roadway,
- drainage ditches,
- safety strip 1 meter on each side of the road.
Planted with trees and shrubs
These are lands planted with trees and shrubs to protect the environment from the influence of negative factors.
Protective forest belts are created:
- on horticultural and summer cottages,
- around the fields,
- along roads and railways.
Cutting and renewal of plants takes place only in agreement with local authorities.
With water bodies
Areas with enclosed water bodies are included in the category of agricultural land only if if they are within the boundaries of these lands... At the same time, lakes or ponds can be used both for fish farming and for irrigation of nearby territories. Such objects are divided into two types:
- reservoirs of artificial origin,
- reservoirs of natural origin.
Employed by agricultural buildings
For the effective implementation of agricultural activities, auxiliary buildings are needed.
They are not residential and are intended for storage and primary processing grown products. For these purposes, the least fertile areas are allocated.
In addition to this criterion, there is a second, very important one - logistic. The location of the buildings must be accessible to a specific pool of surrounding cultivated land.
Agricultural land use
According to the legislation of the Russian Federation, agricultural land can be used for the following purposes:
- the implementation of agricultural activities by enterprises,
- creation of personal or private farms,
- growing vegetables, fruit crops,
- creation ,
- raising and breeding animals and fish,
- research activities.
Important! Since 2015, in our country, a classifier of types of permitted land use (VRI) has been applied. The document clearly and in detail indicates the types of permitted intended use of each category, including agricultural land.
Prior to its entry into legal force, these issues were dealt with by the local government bodies of each individual entity. You can learn more about the VRI classifier.
Features of farmland
Farmland has a number of features, in comparison with other types of agricultural land. They are enshrined in law (Article 79 of the RF Labor Code). 
- The most fertile lands are under the protection of the state, as they are its national treasure and the most important resource.
- Such lands can only be used for their intended purpose, that is, for the implementation of agricultural activities. Misuse is punishable by law.
- Farmland with high is not subject to transfer to other categories of land
- The construction of any kind of buildings in the territories protected by the state is prohibited.
In exceptional cases, in agreement with the regional authorities, farmland with poorer quality soil and low cadastral value may be in another category of land.
Among other things, it is legally established requirements for persons using farmland:
- plots must be developed within 2 years,
- to maintain soil fertility in the course of its activities,
- provide the authorities with information on the chemicals used, if necessary.
Redistribution fund
The Land Redistribution Fund is a unified database on agricultural plots temporarily out of circulation, that is, not being used for their intended purpose.
Its main function is formation of a fund of land and their further transfer for use to individuals or legal entities on certain conditions.
This is done so that strategically important farmland does not stand idle, because it is economically unprofitable.
The agricultural plot falls into the distribution fund when following conditions:
- in case of voluntary refusal of the owner from the site,
- in the absence of heirs after the death of the owner,
- with the compulsory seizure of land by the state.
Ownership of agricultural land
Get ownership lands with a category of agricultural purpose can be the following subjects:
- individuals (for running a subsidiary farm),
- legal entities (farms, agricultural enterprises, dacha associations, etc.).
At the time of buying the owner of the farmland receives the right:
- transfer the plot by inheritance,
- rent out,
- sell,
- present,
- pledge.
According to the legislation of the Russian Federation, the owners of agricultural land cannot be foreign citizens and companies as well as stateless persons. The legal basis for the transfer of ownership of agricultural land is enshrined in the Federal Law "On the turnover of agricultural land" No. 101.
If the owner sells the agricultural land belonging to him, the representatives of the municipal authorities of the subject have priority rights to purchase such plots.
Providing
The provision of agricultural land for use, in fact, means the transfer of such land on lease, for its intended use. At the same time, the allotments remain the property of the state.
To get a plot necessary:
- Submit an application to the appropriate authority.
- Collect a package of documents.
- Wait for the decision.
- Conclude a lease agreement.
The law provides for a number benefits and benefits when transferring agricultural land to certain categories of persons (for example, small peoples to maintain and preserve their way of life).
Withdrawal
The legislation stipulates that the state has the right in some cases forcibly withdraw agricultural land from the owner.
This decision is made in court and can be challenged within the appropriate time frame. Main reasons for the withdrawal of farmland:
- the agricultural plot has not been used for its intended purpose for three or more years,
- the site is used irrationally, which leads to a decrease in soil fertility and a deterioration in the quality of agricultural land.
Useful video
Detailed information on the use of agricultural land can be found in this video:
Conclusion
Agricultural land is one of the strategically important and state-protected categories of land. They have to used exclusively for its intended purpose... The state has the right to distribute them among users to improve their rational use.
Farmland can be transferred to individuals and legal entities in ownership. However, with inadequate care of the sites, the state has the right seize them in court.
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In accordance with Article 7 "Composition of land in the Russian Federation" of the Land Code of the Russian Federation (LC RF), lands are subdivided into categories for their intended purpose. The first among them is the category of agricultural land.
The concept of agricultural land is formulated in Article 77 "The concept and composition of agricultural land" of the RF LC. Lands that are outside the boundaries of settlements and provided for the needs of agriculture, as well as intended for these purposes, are recognized as such. The same article establishes the composition of agricultural land ─ agricultural land, land occupied by on-farm roads, communications, forest plantations intended to ensure the protection of land from negative impacts, water bodies, as well as buildings, structures, structures used for production, storage and primary processing of agricultural products.
Agricultural lands of the Russian Federation
Comprising about a quarter of the entire territory of the Russian Federation, agricultural land in terms of its share in the total volume of land resources is second only to the lands of the forest fund, which occupies more than half of the country's area.
Types of agricultural land use - arable land (it accounts for the bulk of agricultural land), pastures, hayfields, orchards, vineyards, fish ponds, etc.
Despite the fact that Russia is one of the world leaders in arable land, only about 8% of its territory is plowed up. This is about three times less than in the United States and six times less than in India. Although there are subjects of the Federation, where more than half of the entire territory is plowed up, ─ Belgorod, Voronezh, Kursk, Lipetsk, Oryol, Rostov, Saratov, Tambov regions; Krasnodar and Stavropol Territories.
It must be said that agricultural land is not only within the category of agricultural land. They constitute a significant share in the lands of settlements. There are agricultural lands in such categories as industrial, energy, transport, communications and other special purpose lands, forest lands, lands of specially protected areas and objects.
The largest share of various types of agricultural land is in the South of the country ─ in the North Caucasian and Southern Federal Districts. The smallest ─ in the harsh Siberia and the underdeveloped Far East. The main agricultural regions with an abundance of arable land are concentrated mainly in the Center and in the South of the European part, in the Middle and Lower Volga regions, and to a lesser extent in the south of the Urals, Siberia and the Far East.