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Agriculture Act (Cap. 318).

Country/Territory
Kenya
Document type
Legislation
Date
1955 (2012)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act of Parliament to promote and maintain a stable agriculture, to provide for the conservation of the soil and its fertility and to stimulate the development of agricultural land in accordance with the accepted practices of good land management and good husbandry.
Subject
Agricultural & rural development, Livestock, Forestry, Land & soil, Cultivated plants
Keyword
Agricultural development Farming Institution Special fund Internal trade Court/tribunal Policy/planning Forest management/forest conservation Agricultural land Soil pollution/quality Land tenure Use restrictions Smallholders/peasants Animal production Grazing Plant production Authorization/permit Crops/grasses
Geographical area
Africa, Eastern Africa
Abstract

This Act provides rules relative to good agricultural practice and in particular rules for the use of agricultural land and aiming at its development and preservation. Furthermore, the Act provides for administrative instruments to ensure a sound agricultural development and the marketing of agricultural products. The Act consists of 223 sections divided into 16 Parts.

Full text
English
Website
www.kenyalaw.org

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Agriculture (Prohibit of Exportation of Raw Nuts) Order, 2009 (L.N. No. 109 of 2009).

Legislation | Kenya | 2009

Keyword: Plant protection, Pests/diseases, International trade

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Agriculture (Farm Forestry) Rules, 2009 (Cap. 318).

Legislation | Kenya | 2009 (2012)

Keyword: Climate change, Agro-forestry, Forest management/forest conservation, Afforestation/reforestation, Inspection, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Biodiversity, Planting material/seeds, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Erosion, Plant production, Water conservation zone, Wetlands

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Agriculture (Sugar Settlement Organization) Rules (Cap. 318).

Legislation | Kenya | 1968 (2012)

Keyword: Soil pollution/quality, Plant production, Authorization/permit, Sugar cane/sugar beet, Special fund, Policy/planning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Agriculture (Basic Land Usage) Rules (L.N.26/1965).

Legislation | Kenya | 1965

Keyword: Soil conservation/soil improvement, Erosion, Use restrictions, Mountain area, Surface water, Sustainable development

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Agriculture (Basic Land Usage) Rules, 1965 (Cap. 318).

Legislation | Kenya | 1965 (2012)

Keyword: Farming, Agricultural development, Land-use planning, Erosion, Mountain area

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Agriculture (Land Utilization) Farm Employees) Rules (Cap. 318).

Legislation | Kenya | 1964 (2012)

Keyword: Plant production, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Agriculture (Sugar-cane Marketing) Rules.

Legislation | Kenya | 1972 (1977)

Keyword: Plant production, Sugar cane/sugar beet

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Agriculture (Land Preservation) Rules (cap. 318).

Legislation | Kenya | 1956 (2012)

Keyword: Soil conservation/soil improvement, Use restrictions

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Agriculture (Guaranteed Minimum Return) Order (L.N. 12/1977).

Legislation | Kenya | 1977 (2013)

Keyword: Plant production, Crops/grasses

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Agriculture (Declaration of Special Crops) (Horticultural Crops) Order (Cap. 318).

Legislation | Kenya | 1967 (2012)

Keyword: Plant production, Crops/grasses, Vegetables/legumes, Floriculture, Fruits/edible nuts

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Agricultural Appeals Tribunal Rules.

Legislation | Kenya | 1961 (1963)

Keyword: Court/tribunal, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Agriculture (Crop Production) Rules (Cap. 318).

Legislation | Kenya | 1957 (2012)

Keyword: Plant production, Crops/grasses, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Persons Authorized to Require Statistical Information under Section 20(2) of the Agriculture Act (Cap. 318).

Legislation | Kenya | 1956 (2012)

Keyword: Agricultural development, Data collection/reporting, Institution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

County Council of Murang'a (Agriculture Produce Cess) By-laws, 2004 (L.N. No. 76 of 2004).

Legislation | Kenya | 2004

Keyword: Timber extraction/logging, Transport/storage, Authorization/permit, Forest management/forest conservation, Animal production, Poultry, Plant production, Tax/levy

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Horticultural Crops Development Authority Order, 2011 (Cap. 318).

Legislation | Kenya | 2011 (2012)

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Registration, Vegetables/legumes, Fruits/edible nuts, International trade, Plant production, Crops/grasses, Authorization/permit, Pesticides, Institution, Planting material/seeds

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Land Utilization and Settlement Rules, 1962 (Cap. 318).

Legislation | Kenya | 1962 (2012)

Keyword: Agricultural development, Farming, Policy/planning, Subsidy/incentive, Credit, Land tenure, Land reform, Public land, Agricultural land, Lease, Transfer, Plant production, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Kenya Sugar Authority Order, 1973 (Cap. 318).

Legislation | Kenya | 1973 (2012)

Keyword: Agricultural development, Sugar, Processing/handling, Internal trade, Plant production, Institution, Sugar cane/sugar beet, Policy/planning, Data collection/reporting, Registration

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Wheat Development Authority Order, 1968 (Cap. 318).

Legislation | Kenya | 1968 (2012)

Keyword: Agricultural development, Farming, Plant production, Institution, Cereals/grains/rice, Crops/grasses, Agricultural commodities

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Pineapple Development Authority Order, 1967 (Cap. 318).

Legislation | Kenya | 1967 (2012)

Keyword: Agricultural development, Policy/planning, Plant production, Institution, Fruits/edible nuts, Internal trade, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Agriculture (Tobacco Growing) Rules, 1991 (Cap. 318).

Legislation | Kenya | 1991 (2012)

Keyword: Agricultural development, Farming, Plant production, Crops/grasses, Authorization/permit, Tobacco, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Agriculture (Declaration of Special Crops) (Oilseeds/ Oilcrops) Order, 2001 (Cap. 318).

Legislation | Kenya | 2001 (2012)

Keyword: Agricultural development, Plant production, Crops/grasses, Oleaginous plants, Coffee/cocoa/tea, Fruits/edible nuts, Cereals/grains/rice, Agricultural commodities

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Agriculture (Declaration of Special Crops) Order, 2001 (Cap. 318).

Legislation | Kenya | 2001 (2012)

Keyword: Agricultural development, Plant production, Crops/grasses, Oleaginous plants, Coffee/cocoa/tea, Fruits/edible nuts, Cereals/grains/rice, Agricultural commodities

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Land Act, 2012 (No. 6 of 2012).

Legislation | Kenya | 2012

Keyword: Basic legislation, Land tenure, Land reform, Expropriation, Public land, Institution, Land commission, Land-use planning, Lease, Liability/compensation, Special fund, Agricultural land, Cadastre/land registration, Common property, Land consolidation, Right of use, Servitude, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Subdivision of land, Court/tribunal, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Offences/penalties, Traditional rights/customary rights, Community management, Marine area, Management/conservation, Ecosystem preservation, Protected area, Access and benefit-sharing

Source: FAO, FAOLEX