Do you have environmental authorisation to farm?
- Resource Type
- Article
- Authors
- Botha, Lindi
- Source
- Farmer's Weekly. 12/15/2023, p38-41. 4p.
- Subject
- *AGRICULTURE
*OSTRICHES
*FARMS
*WETLANDS
- Language
- ISSN
- 0014-8482
The article discusses the necessity of conducting an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) to acquire legal authorization for farming activities. It emphasizes the need for farmers to employ qualified Environmental Assessment Practitioners (EAPs) recognized by the National Environmental Management Act (NEMA) to ensure compliance and address environmental concerns when purchasing or expanding land for agricultural use.