International Federation of Ag Producers IFAP

IFAP is the world farmers organisation representing over 600 million farm families grouped in 115 national organisations in 80 countries. It is a global network in which farmers from industrialised and developing countries exchange concerns and set common priorities. IFAP advocates farmers interests at the international level since 1946 and has General Consultative Status with the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations.

IFAP's objectives are to Act as a platform or forum in which leaders of national farmers' organisations can meet to :

• highlight mutual interests and take co-ordinated action to further such interests; develop an understanding of world problems and exchange information, experiences and ideas.

• Keep members informed about international events of concern to them as farmer organisations.

• Act as a recognized spokesperson for the world's farmers, bringing concerns of agricultural producers to the attention of international meetings of governments and other bodies.

• Promote the creation and strengthening of independent, representative organisations of farmers throughout the world.

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