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Establishment of Statutory Measure and determination of guideline prices: levies relating to potatoes (No. R. 638 of 2011).

Country/Territory
South Africa
Document type
Regulation
Date
2011
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Government Gazette No. 34503 of 4 August 2011.
Subject
Agricultural & rural development, Cultivated plants
Keyword
Agricultural development Research Subsidy/incentive Special fund Plant production Vegetables/legumes Data collection/reporting International trade
Geographical area
Africa, South Atlantic, Southern Africa
Abstract

This Measure imposes a levy on locally produced and imported potatoes payable by potato traders and producers to the Potato Industry Development Trust. The funds thus obtained shall be used for the development of the potato industry. In particular, financial support shall be granted for research, the creation of market access for small and medium scale farmers, developing of markets, dissemination of information and the delivery of industry services to potato producers at grassroots level.

Full text
English
Website
www.info.gov.za

References - Legislation

Implements

Marketing of Agricultural Products Act (No. 47 of 1996).

Legislation | South Africa | 1996

Keyword: Agricultural development, Internal trade, International trade, Institution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Amendment of Statutory Measure and determination of guideline prices: levies relating to potatoes (No. R. 195 of 2012).

Legislation | South Africa | 2012

Keyword: Plant production, Vegetables/legumes, Royalties/fees

Source: FAO, FAOLEX