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Legislation in Agriculture
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South Africa’s agricultural sector is overseen by the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, which also has the responsibility of ensuring access to sufficient, safe and nutritious food by the country's population.
The Department’s core mandate is contained in Section 37(ii) of the Constitution. It is currently responsible for more than 30 pieces of legislation.
Underpinning the scope of the Department’s mandate is the understanding of agriculture, as being inclusive of all economic activities related to farming.
Because the agricultural sector is continuously subjected to changes in the production and marketing environment, the policy and legislative environment changes regularly through amendments and sometimes replacement of legislation.
Click here to download a resource that will provide additional information about the laws administered by the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF)