Crops Act, 2013 (No. 16 of 2013).

Subject

Agricultural & rural development, Land & soil, Cultivated plants, Water

Keyword

Basic legislation Agricultural development Institution Farming Subsidy/incentive Special fund Agricultural land Land-use planning Plant production Plant protection International trade Policy/planning Registration Non-governmental entity Inspection Irrigation

Geographical area

Africa, Eastern Africa

Abstract

This Act seeks to accelerate the growth and development of agriculture, enhance productivity and incomes of farmers and the rural population, improve investment climate and efficiency of agribusiness and develop agricultural crops as export crops. For purposes of promoting of the production, processing, marketing, and distribution of crops in suitable areas the Act introduces, among other things, the following measures: (a) reduction and circumvention of unnecessary regulatory bureaucracy in the

Full text

English

Website

www.kenyalaw.org

References - Legislation

Repeals

Irrigation Act, 1966 (Act No. 13)

Legislation | Kenya | 1966 | Repealed

Keyword: Basic legislation, Irrigation, Institution, Water conservation zone, Expropriation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Sisal Industry Act.

Legislation | Kenya | 1946 (1965) | Repealed

Keyword: Non-timber products, Smallholders/peasants, Plant production, Textile plants/fibres, Authorization/permit, Contract/agreement, Registration, Inspection, Institution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Crop Production and Livestock Act.

Legislation | Kenya | 1926 (1968) | Repealed

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Timber extraction/logging, Animal production, Animal reproduction, Plant production, Classification/declassification, Authorization/permit, Institution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Agricultural Produce (Export) Act.

Legislation | Kenya | 1923 (1957) | Repealed

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, International trade, Authorization/permit, Inspection, Meat, Milk/dairy products, Animal health, Animal production, Pests/diseases, Plant production

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Sugar Act, 2001 (No. 10 of 2001).

Legislation | Kenya | 2001 | Repealed

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Sugar, International trade, Internal trade, Registration, Authorization/permit, Contract/agreement, Plant production, Sugar cane/sugar beet, Special fund, Court/tribunal, Institution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Cereal and Sugar Finance Corporation.

Legislation | Kenya | 1959 | Repealed

Keyword: Special fund, Crops/grasses, Credit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Coffee Act.

Legislation | Kenya | 1978 | Repealed

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Coffee/cocoa/tea, Processing/handling, Internal trade, International trade, Authorization/permit, Registration, Plant production, Agricultural development, Institution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Coconut Industry Act.

Legislation | Kenya | 2006 | Repealed

Keyword: Plant production, Fruits/edible nuts, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Canning Crops Act.

Legislation | Kenya | 1958 (1963) | Repealed

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Packaging/labelling, Plant production, Fruits/edible nuts, Vegetables/legumes, Classification/declassification, Authorization/permit, Institution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Pyrethrum Act.

Legislation | Kenya | 1964 (1988) | Repealed

Keyword: Plant production, Biological agents, Oleaginous plants, Agricultural development, Institution, Authorization/permit, Internal trade

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Cotton Act.

Legislation | Kenya | 1989 (2005) | Repealed

Keyword: Plant production, Textile plants/fibres, Agricultural development, Institution, Plant protection, Authorization/permit, Inspection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Tea Act.

Legislation | Kenya | 1961 (1999) | Repealed

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Coffee/cocoa/tea, Internal trade, International trade, Authorization/permit, Registration, Plant production, Agricultural development, Institution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Agricultural Produce Marketing Act.

Legislation | Kenya | 1936 (1988) | Repealed

Keyword: Agricultural commodities, Internal trade, International trade, Plant production, Agricultural development, Institution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Coffee (General) Regulations, 2016 (L.N. No. 120 of 2016).

Legislation | Kenya | 2016

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Coffee/cocoa/tea, International trade, Processing/handling, Classification/declassification, Inspection, Plant production, Institution, Authorization/permit, Plant protection, Planting material/seeds, Certification

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Statute Law (Miscellaneous Amendments) Act, 2016. (No. 7 of 2016).

Legislation | Kenya | 2016

Keyword: Governance, Institution, Biosafety, Land reform, Community management, Plant production, International trade, Authorization/permit, Tax/levy

Source: FAO, FAOLEX