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Conservation of Agricultural Resources Act: Establishment of a Soil Conservation Scheme (G.N.R. No. 1047 of 1984).

Country/Territory
South Africa
Document type
Regulation
Date
1984
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Agricultural & rural development, Land & soil, Water
Keyword
Agricultural development Subsidy/incentive Farming Soil pollution/quality Agricultural land Erosion Inland waters Flood
Geographical area
Africa, South Atlantic, Southern Africa
Abstract

This Notice, made by the Deputy Minister of Agriculture under section 8 of the Conservation of Agricultural Resources Act, establishes a Soil Conservation Scheme. establishes a Flood Relief Scheme. The objects of the Scheme shall be to promote the construction of certain soil conservation works with a view to conserve the production potential of agricultural land and to combat soil erosion. Subsidies may be paid to participants in the Scheme in respect to soil conservation works at all land except land defined in section of the Act and to works classified as drainage works, protection works, veld utilisation works or drought relief works. Works may be classified as such by the executive officer if they comply with certain requirements and the executive officer shall give his or her consent to repair works. Entry of farm units shall be approved by the executive officer. The Regulations set out the conditions at which subsidy shall be paid and reporting and other obligations of those who receive such subsidies.

Full text
English
Website
www.enviroleg.co.za

References - Legislation

Implements

Conservation of Agricultural Resources Act.

Legislation | South Africa | 1983 (1996)

Keyword: Agricultural development, Institution, Subsidy/incentive, Forestry protection measures, Afforestation/reforestation, Forest fires, Mountain area, Forest management/forest conservation, Soil pollution/quality, Agricultural land, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Erosion, Farming, Soil rehabilitation, Expropriation, Animal production, Grazing, Plant protection, Pests/diseases, Weeds, Pesticides, Biological control agents, Inland waters, Irrigation, Drainage/land reclamation, Waterworks

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Conservation of Agricultural Resources Act: Expansion of the conservation scheme to provide for drilling work regarding stock watering purposes in agriculture (G.N.R. No. 1736 of 1997).

Legislation | South Africa | 1997

Keyword: Agricultural development, Subsidy/incentive, Soil pollution/quality, Inland waters, Flood, Groundwater, Well sinking/boreholes

Source: FAO, FAOLEX