PROMOTING MARKET ACCESS
The NAMC’s market access programme aims at increasing market access for smallholder farmers

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How we were established

OUR MANDATE

The National Agricultural Marketing Council (NAMC) was established in terms of the Marketing of Agricultural Products Act No. 47 of 1996, as amended by Act No 59 of 1997 and Act No. 52 of 2001. We are a statutory body reporting to the Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development.

The way we do things

Core Business Values

At NAMC, we believe in embedding and strengthening our core values in everything we do and offer. Our commitment to these values is evident in our behavior and services.

The principles we uphold are: Integrity, Assertiveness, Collaboration, Service Excellence, Fairness, Objectivity and Innovation.

PUBLICATIONS

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GRADUATE PLACEMENT PROGRAMME

Watch the graduates as they reflect on their journey of growth and experience during their 12 month programme at the NAMC.

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CAREERS AT THE NAMC

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What we do

OUR SERVICES

AGRIBUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

We collaborate with various stakeholders and partners to design and implement programmes that are aimed at increasing market access for smallholder farmers.

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AGRICULTURAL INDUSTRY TRUSTS

We oversee and monitor the functioning of the Agricultural Trust and advise the Minister of Agriculture on their state.

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MARKETS AND ECONOMIC RESEARCH

We conduct research on the agricultural markets and trading. We publish various evidence-based information through publications, commentaries and advisory notes. We advise the Minister of Agriculture on policy interventions and trends in the agri-trade locally and globally.

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STATUTORY MEASURES

We administrate the applications of statutory measures (levies, records and returns, and registration) and conduct investigations, and make recommendations to the Minister of Agriculture for decision making.

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AGRICULTURAL INDUSTRY TRUSTS

R2.61 billion

AGRICULTURAL INDUSTRY TRUSTS: TOTAL ASSETS VALUE – 2023

LEVY ADMINISTRATORS

R1.149 billion

TOTAL STATUTORY LEVIES – 2024

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