Our Structure
The strength of CANEGROWERS lies in its democratic structures which through a series of representative structures enables all growers to participate in decision-making processes up to the highest level while at the same time providing a communication channel from the highest level to the grass roots grower in the countryside. An important aspect of CANEGROWERS’ organisation is the fact that the decision making, communication and consultative process takes place on an ongoing basis throughout the year. In addition, organisational structures provide for adequate representation and communication with all members.
Individual growers are not members of CANEGROWERS but obtain representation through one of the member organisations and they are free to join any member organisation operating in their cane supply area.
| Level | |
| Executive Committee (11) | Appointed annually by the Board of Directors and conducts all the affairs of organisation in accordance with the policy decided by the Board. |
| Board of Directors (54) | Consists of members elected by the Local Grower Council and is the policy making body of the organisation. Answerable to its member organisations in the determination of policy. |
| Local Grower Councils (13) | Most important grower body within a cane supply area. It brings together all grower interests in that area and is responsible for handling all local cane supply area problems experienced by growers. |
| Member Organisations (26) | The primary organisation on which CANEGROWERS is based. These provide the forum for all individual growers to discuss matters of local concern and put forward ideas for discussion at higher levels of the organisation. |
| Individual Growers (35 300) | Produce on average 20 million tons cane. On average, 1 570 large scale growers and 33 700 small scale growers. |