If passed, AFA will randomly sample and test food crops in stores, warehouses, depots or processors. The 87-page Crops (Food Crops) Regulations, to be tabled in Parliament after perusal by the Attorney-General, creates the position of a crop inspector who will have powers to enter a farm and search premises. CONTAMINATIONIt would be illegal to use raw animal manure to produce food crops if the draft passes. The authority will issue permits for the import, export, movement and marketing of food crops and produce, while charging fees for the same. Growers’ associations would be required to maintain records of pest control products and other substances used in the production or storage of food crops.

Source: Daily Nation March 30, 2019 05:26 UTC