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Agricultural Research Act (No. 86 of 1990).

Country/Territory
South Africa
Document type
Legislation
Date
1990
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to establish a juristic person to deal with agricultural research; to determine its objects, functions, powers and duties; to prescribe the manner in which its is to be managed and governed; to regulate its employee matters and financial affairs; and to provide for matters connected therewith.
Subject
Agricultural & rural development
Keyword
Agricultural development Institution Research
Geographical area
Africa, South Atlantic, Southern Africa
Abstract

This Act establishes the Agricultural Research Council, defines its composition, objects, functions and powers and provides with respect to its administration and internal organization. The objects of the Council are to promote agriculture, having regard to the environment, through research, development and technology transfer. The Council shall, among other things, provide advice to the Minister. The Act also provides with respect to the administration of the Act and grants regulation-making powers to the Minister.

Full text
English
Website
www.enviroleg.co.za