Preservation & Development of Agricultural Land Act: Draft Regulations Published for Comment

Posted 27 March 2026

The Department of Agriculture has gazetted draft regulations under the Preservation & Development of Agricultural Land Act, 2024, for public comment until 26 May 2026.

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Deeds Registries Act, 1937: Fee Regulations Amended

Posted 27 February 2026

The Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development has gazetted amendments to the regulations under the Deeds Registries Act, No. 47 of 1937, revising the schedule of fees for various office services.

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Proposed Prohibition of Terbufos Agricultural Remedies

Posted 15 January 2026

The Department of Agriculture has proposed a total ban on agricultural remedies containing terbufos, effective February 2026, following public health concerns and illegal informal sales.

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Liquor Products Act: Proposed Regulatory Amendments

Posted 20 November 2025

The Department of Agriculture has invited public comment on proposed amendments to regulations under the Liquor Products Act, No. 60 of 1989, concerning the wine of origin scheme and production standards.

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Communal Land Tenure Bill: Introduction Delayed to 2027

Posted 13 October 2025

The Minister of Land Reform and Rural Development has confirmed that the Communal Land Tenure Bill is now expected to be introduced in Parliament in 2027, following further policy delays.

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Draft Regulations: Plant Health (Phytosanitary) Act, 2024

Posted 26 September 2025

The Department of Agriculture, Land Reform & Rural Development has gazetted three sets of draft regulations under the Plant Health (Phytosanitary) Act, No. 10 of 2024, with a comment deadline of 26 October 2025.

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Communal Property Associations: Draft Regulations to Replace 1996 Framework

Posted 08 August 2025

The Department of Agriculture, Land Reform & Rural Development has published draft regulations under the Communal Property Associations Act, No. 28 of 1996, with the comment period extended to 16 November 2025.

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Analogue Meat Product Regulations: Agricultural Product Standards Act

Posted 23 July 2025

The Department of Agriculture has issued regulations under the Agricultural Product Standards Act, 1990, governing the classification, packing, and marking of analogue meat products, effective July 2026.

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Draft Regulations: Live Animal Export by Sea

Posted 11 July 2025

The Department of Agriculture has gazetted draft regulations for the transportation of live animals for export by sea, with public comments due by 25 August 2025.

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Plant Breeders’ Rights Act, 2018: Commencement and Regulations

Posted 06 June 2025

The Plant Breeders’ Rights Act, No. 12 of 2018, has officially commenced, repealing the 1976 Act and introducing new regulations and fee structures.

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