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South African Grain Farmers Association (SAGRA)

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The SA Grain Farmers Association (SAGRA) is a Non-Profit Organisation that is incorporated under South African legislation. The organisation was founded by grain farmers from various grain producing regions of South Africa in June 2018. South African Grain Farmers Association is a grain commodity organisation widely known as “SAGRA”. SAGRA is a voluntary membership based organisation that represents the interests of small-scale and developing commercial grain farmers in the South Africa grain industry.

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South African Garlic Growers Association (SAGGA)

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The South African Garlic Growers’ Association (SAGGA) is a representative body for local garlic growers and producers that was founded in 1991. SAGGA works with a number of research institutes that implement projects to improve the quality of local planting material. This ensures garlic growers and the broader organisation have access to accurate and relevant information regarding the garlic industry and that there is research to aid with common problems that garlic growers face.

They also host information conferences bi-annually that creates an opportunity for role-players and industry partners to come together, discuss important matters, share knowledge and have access to information provided by industry professionals. The association sets out to preserve the sustainability of the industry and also protect the industry from the unfair competition.

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South African Winter Cereal Industry Trust (SAWCIT)

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SAWCIT is committed to support research projects that prioritise the development of new technology and methodologies, and the development of environmentally adapted winter cereal cultivars with the desired qualitites, that will optimise the production processes in harmony with the environment, and to support research of any other matters that enhance the industry and winter cereals in general.

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South African Feedlot Association (SAFA)

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The SA Feedlot Association (SAFA) represents the feedlot industry on all formal structures where each member’s interests will be established and protected. The SA Feedlot Association strives to be an effective, representative and legitimate organisation that plays a leading role in all fields that will contribute to the advancement of the feedlot industry.

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South African Farmers Development Association (SAFDA)

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The South African Farmers Development Association (SAFDA) is a registered non-profit organisation as described in the Non-profit Organisations Act of 1997, and is committed to the principles of good corporate governance as set out in King IV report on good corporate governance 2016.As part of its main functions, SAFDA offers economic research and business advisory services, grower training and development, lobbying and advocacy for policies thereby ensuring the sustainability of all its members.

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South African Cereals and Oilseeds Trade Association (SACOTA)

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SACOTA is the most prominent association of trading members operating within South Africa and the SADC region. Its vision is to be a significant, influential and respected force in the Southern African grain and agricultural sector by expanding its activities and pro-actively raising awareness amongst key role-players including governments, traders, financial institutions, producers, processors, millers and NGOs.

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South African Cactus Pear Growers Association (SACPGA)

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Also known as the Suid-Afrikaanse Turksykwekersvereiniging, the SA Cactus Pear Growers Association (SACPGA) represents South Africa’s cactus pear growers; the farmers who make every effort to plant and harvest only the best South African cactus pears. We were established in 1978 with the common goal of serving, protecting and promoting the interests of the South African cactus pear industry both here at home and abroad. We also help our farmers on various levels, by providing practical technical, marketing and legislative support.

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