Smallholder Tea Authority Order (Cap. 65:01). Country/Territory Malawi Document type Regulation Date 1967 (1985) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Cultivated plants Keyword Agricultural development Plant production Institution Coffee/cocoa/tea Smallholders/peasants Geographical area Africa, Eastern Africa, Landlocked Developing Nations, Least Developed Countries Abstract This Order, made under section 4 of the Special Crops Act, establishes the Smallholder Tea Authority for purposes of promoting and fostering the development of tea by smallholders in specified districts. “Smallholder” means a person growing not more than 4 hectares of tea on any land whether customary, private or public. The Order also sets out the composition of the Authority. Full text English Website www.malawilii.org References - Legislation Implements Special Crops Act (Cap. 65:01). Legislation | Malawi | 1963 (1972) Keyword: Agricultural development, Plant production, Institution, Internal trade, Authorization/permit, Offences/penalties, Crops/grasses Source: FAO, FAOLEX Implemented by Smallholder Tea Authority (Tea Levy) Order (Cap. 65:01). Legislation | Malawi | 1985 (1988) Keyword: Agricultural development, Plant production, Coffee/cocoa/tea, Tax/levy, Internal trade, Smallholders/peasants Source: FAO, FAOLEX Tea Order (Cap. 65:01). Legislation | Malawi | 1968 (1987) Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Coffee/cocoa/tea, Smallholders/peasants, Beverages, Agricultural development, Plant production, Institution, Planting material/seeds, Internal trade, Authorization/permit, Inspection, Data collection/reporting, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX