Environmental law is a branch of law that dictates the interaction between humans and their environment. Agricultural law is a branch of the law that deals with the infrastructure of agriculture and cover agricultural production, marketing, and distribution. The two branches of law intersect on issues that overlap the two legal spheres, such as pollution. While environmental law regulates agricultural pollution, agricultural law regulates environmental protection. Governments aim to strike a balance between protecting the environment and allowing the agriculture sector to grow and prosper. The right balance delivers optimal environmental and economic outcomes. Political regime influences the government’s agricultural policy with democracies appearing to enhance agricultural production compared to autocracies. Political accountability present in democracies prevents the implementation of laws that would adversely affect farmers. Continuous globalization increases the importance of international agriculture law, with some countries calling for its internationalization. However, in light of the weak policy, legal, and institutional framework in developing countries, it is not yet time to internationalize international agriculture law.
