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

Subject

Land & soil, Water

Keyword

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

Geographical area

Africa, Eastern Africa

Abstract

These Rules, for purposes of preventing erosion of the soil, place restrictions on the cultivation of land, the cutting of vegetation and the grazing of livestock on slopes exceeding a specified degree and near to watercourses. Exemptions may be granted by the Director of Agriculture, a provincial agricultural officer, a district agricultural committee or any authorized officer. Persons shall follow orders of authorized officers regarding the flow of water and no person shall obstruct the flow of run-off water.

Full text

English

References - Legislation

Implements

Agriculture Act (Cap. 318).

Legislation | Kenya | 1955 (2012)

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX