Ministry of Agriculture (Czech Republic)

Ministry of Agriculture
Czech Republic
Ministerstvo zemědělství České republiky
Agency overview
HeadquartersTěšnov 17, 117 05 Prague 1 (New Town)
50°5′35.52″N 14°26′11.91″E / 50.0932000°N 14.4366417°E / 50.0932000; 14.4366417
Agency executive
Websitewww.mze.cz

The Ministry of Agriculture of the Czech Republic (Czech: Ministerstvo zemědělství České republiky, MZe) is the central government authority responsible for state administration in agriculture, water management, food industry, and forest management. Established under Act No. 2/1969 Coll., it oversees veterinary care, phytosanitary care, food safety, animal welfare, and the protection of plant varieties and animal breeds.