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Agricultural and Livestock Development Fund Act 1976 (Cap. 233).

Country/Territory
Uganda
Document type
Legislation
Date
1976 (2000)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Laws of Uganda.
Long title
An Act to establish an Agricultural and Livestock Development Fund and to provide for other matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.
Subject
Agricultural & rural development
Keyword
Agricultural development Institution Special fund Credit
Geographical area
Africa, Eastern Africa, Landlocked Developing Nations, Least Developed Countries
Abstract

This Act establishes the Agricultural and Livestock Development Fund as a body corporate and provides with respect to is powers and functions and its administration and organization. The Fund shall promote and develop the agricultural and livestock industries in Uganda by advancing loans to farmers or guaranteeing credits given to farmers. It may also, among other things: make recommendations to appropriate authorities relevant to the functions of the Fund; assist farmers and ensure that their activities are carried out on sound agricultural practices; and give advice to farmers in respect of financial administration.

Full text
English
Website
www.ulii.org