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Vision & Mission

VISION
To provide service of excellence to the Minister, Department of Agriculture and Directly Affected Group’s (DAGs) on the strategic positioning of South African Agriculture in dynamic global markets.

MISSION
The mission of the NAMC is captured by these target items:

-	Provide accurate and well-informed policy advice to the Minister, Department of Agriculture and DAG’s
-	Focus efforts and initiatives on the strategic positioning of the South African agricultural sector in dynamic global markets.
-	Contribute to the agricultural sector growth objectives by supplying useful information and policy positions using globally tested and proven tools.
-	Leverage centres of excellence and own resources to enhance equity, competitiveness, profitability and sustainability of the South African agricultural sector.
-	Contribute to building a prosperous agricultural sector by supporting emerging farmers in terms of market access, knowledge acquisition, training, and mentorship.

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What's New and Press Releases

AEASA conference 2010
TradeProbe (No 27 May 2010) (
July 2010)
Trade Centre Supply Chain and
Logistics Development Programme (July 2010)
Quarterly Food Price Monitor
(February 2010)
Generic Promotional Campaigns
for Agricultural Products (July 2010)
Statutory Measures in SA and Australia (July 2010)
Input Cost Monitor -
Production Costs Of Vine Grapes (July 2010)

Input Cost Monitor -
The Impact Of Electricity Costs
On A Typical Irrigation Farm (July 2010)

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