Ministry of Agriculture and Food (Norway)
| Landbruks- og matdepartementet | |
| Agency overview | |
|---|---|
| Formed | 17 February 1900 |
| Jurisdiction | Government of Norway |
| Headquarters | Oslo |
| Employees | 190 |
| Minister responsible | |
| Website | www.government.no |
The Royal Norwegian Ministry of Agriculture and Food (Norwegian: Landbruks- og matdepartementet) is a Norwegian ministry established on 17 February 1900, and is responsible for agriculture, forestry and food in Norway. It is since January 2019 led by Minister of Agriculture and Food Olaug Bollestad (Christian Democratic). The department reports to the parliament (Stortinget).
The ministry primarily regulates food production by setting quotas for farmers and works in cooperation with the Norwegian Food Safety Authority on food safety measures. It is also responsible for managing forestry and administering agricultural subsidies.