Federated Agricultural Cooperatives

Working areas

The context of globalization, regional integration, the accelerated opening up of the economy and technological development require a constant analysis so that the cooperative companies can be competitive.

To that end, CAF has three integrated working areas:

The representation of its members
Communications and broadcasting
A projects and development unit

Our mission is…

“To help consolidate the development of agricultural cooperatives and producers by representing the interests of their members in the public and private sectors, and to help solve their management problems to make them feasible in the new economic environment”

Cooperatives and Rural Development Societies members of CAF

Over 50 cooperative organizations make up a national network covering 15,000 associated producers

Almost the entire country’s farming sectors are included:

Cereals and oil seeds, rice, beef and mutton, wool, leather, dairy products, honey, citrus fruits, flowers, fruit and vegetables, grape and wine production, seeds.
Agricultural supplies
Agro-industrial activity

A tradition of growth Since 1984…

…First and second level Uruguayan cooperatives have come together to form an organization to represent them: CAF

…Through its communication, representative and management activities, CAF has been the voice of agricultural cooperatives in the public and private fields, both at a national and international level.

…Its aim is to promote the development of the agricultural cooperative system with a view to improving the quality of life for rural producers.

A wide range of Representative Actions

CAF delegates are members of and participate in different public and private national organizations:

Institute of National Agricultural Research (INIA) * Institute of Agricultural and Cattle Production Plan (IPA) * National Commission for Animal Health (CONAHSA) * Departmental Commissions for Animal Health (CODESAS) * National Farm Council (JUNAGRA) * Sectorial Commission for the Mercosur (COMISEC) * National Institute of Seeds (INASE) * Honorary Commission in the Rural Youth Area (CHAJR) * Honorary Commission in the Rural Women Area (CHAMR) *

At a national level CAF is a member of the Uruguayan Confederation of Cooperative Organizations (CUDECOOP)

At an international level CAF is a member of the International Federation of Agricultural Producers (IFAP)

CAF is known for…. .

Its deep knowledge of the agricultural cooperative system Its solid reputation with Governments and local agricultural organizations Its close, working relationship with international organizations

Its work is based on…. . A representative organizational structure Highly qualified technical staff

Competitive advantages based on its Knowledge, Approach and Integration

CAF offers to their associated cooperative companies…

Institutional representation

Agreements with public or private organizations
Advocacy for our members’ interests
Project support, promotion and coordination

Business alternatives

Identification of business opportunities
Promotion of strategic alliances
Elaboration of development projects
Search and management of funding

Programs and events

Training activities for board members and producers
Workshops, conferences, congresses and meetings
Development program for rural youth and women