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

Country/Territory
Kenya
Document type
Legislation
Date
2013
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Kenya Gazette Supplement No. 28 of 25 January 2013 (Special Issue).
Long title
An Act of Parliament to consolidate and repeal various statutes relating to crops; to provide for the growth and development of agricultural crops and for connected purposes.
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 crops subsector; (b) reduction of unnecessary levies, taxes or other barriers to free movement of crop products and provide for a rationalized taxation system; (c) promotion of competitiveness in the crops subsector and development of diversified crop products and market outlets; and (d) attracting and promoting private investment in crop agriculture.

Full text
English
Website
www.kenyalaw.org

References - Legislation

Repeals

Crop Production and Livestock Act.

Legislation | Kenya | 1926 (1968)

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

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

Legislation | Kenya | 2001

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

Agricultural Produce (Export) Act.

Legislation | Kenya | 1923 (1957)

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

Canning Crops Act.

Legislation | Kenya | 1958 (1963)

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Coffee Act.

Legislation | Kenya | 1978

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Tea Act.

Legislation | Kenya | 1961 (1999)

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Sisal Industry Act.

Legislation | Kenya | 1946 (1965)

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Agricultural Produce Marketing Act.

Legislation | Kenya | 1936 (1988)

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Irrigation Act, 1966 (Act No. 13)

Legislation | Kenya | 1966

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Cereal and Sugar Finance Corporation.

Legislation | Kenya | 1959

Keyword: Special fund, Crops/grasses, Credit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Cotton Act.

Legislation | Kenya | 1989 (2005)

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Coconut Industry Act.

Legislation | Kenya | 2006

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Pyrethrum Act.

Legislation | Kenya | 1964 (1988)

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

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, Beverages, Plant production, Institution, Authorization/permit, Plant protection, Planting material/seeds, Certification

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

The Crops (Coffee) General Amendment Regulations (L.N. no. 102 of 2022).

Legislation | Kenya | 2022

Keyword: Business/industry/corporations, Coffee/cocoa/tea, Internal trade, International trade, Monitoring, Standards, Traceability/product tracing, Agricultural commodities

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Crops (Coffee) (General) Regulations, 2019 (L.N. No. 102 of 2019).

Legislation | Kenya | 2019

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Crops (Food Crops) Regulations, 2019 (L.N. No. 217 of 2019).

Legislation | Kenya | 2019

Keyword: Cereals/grains/rice, Consumer protection, Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Packaging/labelling, Agricultural commodities, Contract farming, Cooperative/producer organization, Crops/grasses, Data collection/reporting, Internal trade, International trade, Vegetables/legumes, Offences/penalties, Plant production, Processing/handling, Transport/storage

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Crops (Tea Industry) Regulations, 2020 (L.N. No. 97 of 2020).

Legislation | Kenya | 2020

Keyword: Coffee/cocoa/tea, Transport/storage, Packaging/labelling, Authorization/permit, Plant production, Plant protection, International trade, Policy/planning, Registration, Non-governmental entity, Inspection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Crops (Sugar) (General) Regulations, 2020 (L.N. No. 99 of 2020).

Legislation | Kenya | 2020

Keyword: Sugar, Processing/handling, Transport/storage, Consumer protection, Agricultural commodities, Cooperative/producer organization, Plant production, Plant protection, International trade, Policy/planning, Registration, Non-governmental entity, Inspection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Crops (Nuts and Oil Crops) Regulations, 2020 ((L.N. No. 164 of 2020).

Legislation | Kenya | 2020

Keyword: Agricultural development, Institution, Farming, Plant production, Plant protection, International trade, Policy/planning, Registration, Non-governmental entity, Inspection, Business/industry/corporations, Crops/grasses, Internal trade, Processing/handling, Transport/storage

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

The Crops (Miraa) Regulations. Legal Notice no. 101 of 2022.

Legislation | Kenya | 2022

Keyword: Agricultural commodities, Business/industry/corporations, Cooperative/producer organization, Crops/grasses, Drainage/land reclamation, Internal trade, International trade, Irrigation, Monitoring, Registration, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Waste management, Post-harvest treatment, Standards, Food quality control/food safety, Potable water, Public health, Plant production, Plant protection, Planting material/seeds, Traceability/product tracing

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