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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 Agricultural and Machinery Association (SAAMA)

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The SA Agricultural Machinery Association (SAAMA) is the official body representing new agricultural machinery manufacturers, importers and builders. SAAMA was founded in 1985.

As the official body, SAAMA serves as a combined forum for the agricultural machinery industry in South Africa in which the interests of its members and agriculture as a whole are addressed, promoted and developed.

SAAMA promotes and co-ordinates the collection, processing and publication of agricultural machinery industry statistics.

The SAAMA technical working group focuses on providing direction and support for practical compliance to existing and new legislation which may affect members and their customers.

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