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Kitui County Sorghum Act, 2014 (No. 8 of 2014).

Country/Territory
Kenya
Territorial subdivision
Kitui
Document type
Legislation
Date
2014
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Kitui County Gazette Supplement No. 19 of 15 September 2014.
Long title
An Act of the Kitui County Assembly to provide for the growth; development and regulation of sorghum industry; and for connected purposes.
Subject
Agricultural & rural development, Food & nutrition, Cultivated plants
Keyword
Agricultural development Agricultural commodities Subsidy/incentive Registration Cooperative/producer organization Cereals/grains/rice Internal trade Plant production Plant protection Crops/grasses
Geographical area
Africa, Eastern Africa
Abstract

This Act concerns the growth and development of sorghum industry, productivity and incomes of farmers and the rural population, improvement of investment climate and efficiency of agribusiness, through promotion of the production, processing, marketing, and distribution of crops in suitable areas of the country. In particular it seeks to: (a) promote competitiveness in the sorghum industry and to develop diversified crop products and market outlets; (b) attract and promote private investment in sorghum industry; and (c) reduce duplication and overlap of functions among institutions involved in the promotion of sorghum. The Act concerns rules for the sorghum industry and incentives.

Full text
English
Website
www.kenyalaw.org