The institute
A shared vision for growth.
Introducing AIDSISA — The Agricultural Industry Development Support Institute for Southern Africa.
Rooted in purpose
Growing agriculture.
Strengthening communities.
The Agricultural Industry Development Support Institute for Southern Africa.
AIDSISA is a trust dedicated to enhancing the capacity of agricultural stakeholders, including farmers in Southern Africa, by providing access to critical information, resources and capacity building initiatives.
We serve farmers and related sectors across Southern Africa who face challenges in development, capacity building and resource mobilisation — individuals and groups of all ages.
Established as a notarial deed of trust on 17 July 2025.
Our objects
What the institute sets out to do
- Provide accurate, reliable, up-to-date information on developments in agriculture and related sectors.
- Facilitate national consensus on frameworks responding to global developments in agriculture.
- Create dialogue platforms on matters affecting agriculture in SADC and globally.
- Offer analytical reviews of global trends and strategies for sustainable farming.
- Lobby for Southern African and developing-country views at international forums.
- Mobilise resources for research that promotes sustainable agricultural development.
- Enhance the capacity of agriculture sector stakeholders, including farmers.
- Improve cooperation with international agriculture lobbyists and advocates.
- Carry out research independently and with research centres inside and outside the region.
- Build links with universities, research institutes and scientific societies.
- Provide training and capacity building for agricultural stakeholders.
- Facilitate debate on key policy matters affecting agriculture in the region.
- Explore alternatives in crop use and promote alternative energy to protect the environment.
Let’s grow a stronger future, together.
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