Commercial Farmers' Union of Zimbabwe
1910 – 1914 Hon. R. A. Fletcher, M. L. A. 1914 – 1916 E. Wilson, Esq. 1920 – 1923 C. S. Jobling, Esq. 1923 S. M. Lanigan O’Keefe, CMG 1929 – 1931 H. B. Christian, Esq. 1932 – 1935 G. N. …
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A Synopsis The Commercial Farmers’ Union (“CFU”) and the Zimbabwe Farmers’ Union (“ZFU”) have embarked on a joint initiative which seeks to align the two Unions and provide a platform for collaboration with a view to promoting the best interests of their members. To that end the two Unions have formed the Zimbabwe Farmers’ Alliance …
The Union is closely affiliated to the following regional and international Farmers Organisations: Southern African Confederation of Agricultural Unions (SACAU) This link will take you to the SACAU website. The CFU is represented by its President on the SACAU Governing board. International Federation of Agricultural Producers (IFAP) This link will take you to the …
There are four membership categories for the CFU which are outlined as follows: Ordinary Members: These are individuals, companies, co-operatives, associations of small scale farmers etc who earn their principle, or a significant income, from primary agricultural activities. The membership benefits for this category of members would include access to information, technical advice, marketing advice, …
The CFU is a Farmers’ Union and Licensing Authority registered in terms of the Farmers’ Licensing and Levies Act. Currently the CFU administers the following active producers associations: The National Association of Dairy Farmers (NADF) Zimbabwe Crop Producers Association (ZCPA) (Incorporating Commercial Oilseeds Producers Association (COPA), Zimbabwe Grain Producers’ Association, Zimbabwe Cereal Producers’ Association) CFU …
The CFU members are structured in a democratic hierarchical system with district level farmers’ associations feeding into provincial structures. Alongside the provincial structures are the affiliated commodity associations which can be broadly categorised as crops (consisting of producers of oilseeds, grains and cereals), livestock (comprising Cattle Producers and Dairy Farmers), Coffee and Cotton. The primary …
The CFU and its predecessors have been serving farmers in Zimbabwe for over 100 years. As early as 1892, the Rhodesian Farmers’ and Landowners’ Association (RFLA) was formed by new settler farmers who saw value in an organised body to represent and advance their interests. By the 1920s the large scale commercial agricultural sector had …
The Commercial Farmers’ Union of Zimbabwe offers a diverse range of quality services to its members these includeTechnical advice on agricultural production. Assistance with cost modelling and agricultural business proposals. Facilitation of finance General Legal advice including assistance with Labour disputes Access to exclusive discounts from traders in various goods and services Access to weekly …
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Our core belief is that only through an optimal agricultural business operating environment can our desire for maximum economic growth, farmer empowerment and sustainable poverty alleviation be achieved. With this in mind the CFU has developed a Zimbabwean Farmers’ Charter which guides the vision and the values of the organisation. The Zimbabwean Farmers’ Charter We …
The Commercial Farmers Union of Zimbabwe (CFU) is an independent and politically neutral membership driven organisation which represents and advances the interests of professional farmers in Zimbabwe and elsewhere in Africa. The CFU draws its membership from primarily large scale and Intensive Commercial Agricultural Producers, but membership is open to all farmers regardless of scale …