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AFMA’s Internal Committees: Where expertise drives impact.
AFMA’s internal committees are the engine rooms of our industry – bringing together experts who lead progress across critical focus areas. Being part of a committee means more than staying informed. It’s about directing the agenda, sharing your expertise, and actively contributing to the growth and advancement of South Africa’s feed manufacturing sector. Committees offer a platform for collaboration, innovation, and] impact. Participation is open exclusively to AFMA members who are committed to strengthening the industry from within.
Focus on feed nutrition, monitoring, safety and biosecurity.
Oversees trade policies and import/export issues
Focussed on legislation impacting the feed industry
Promotes industry training opportunities and student engagement
Manages AFMA's events, communication, and brand presence
The AFMA Technical Committee is responsible for all feed manufacturing-, nutrition- and feeding-related matters. The Technical Committee is engaged in several projects which managed through dedicated portfolio committees. Each of the portfolio committees has a primary convenor and its members are voluntary industry experts (AFMA members) and/or invited specialists.
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The AFMA Trade Committee addresses all trade-related matters that may impact the procurement and supply of raw materials and feed ingredients used in the feed industry.
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The AFMA Regulatory Committee (RC) serves as the central hub for all matters focused on legislation impacting the feed industry and self-regulation (Code of Conduct). AFMA’s engagement with the Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development (DALRRD), includes forums such as the Animal Feed Forum (AFF), Inspection Compliance Forum (ICF) and the Strategic Agricultural Inputs Forum (SAIF).
The committee is supported by two advisory groups made up of industry experts:
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The Training & Skills Development Committee of AFMA is focused on the development and promotion of skills in the animal feed industry, and the facilitation of training opportunities to enhance skills and knowledge in the industry.
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Through these efforts, the committee plays a central role in building the next generation of skilled professionals and promoting a strong, future-ready feed industry in South Africa.
The AFMA Marketing & Promotion Committee takes responsibility for all marketing and promotional material and content that are published or displayed by AFMA.
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