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ASSOCIATION PROFILE
WHO WE ARE
CropLife South Africa, a non-profit Association, is the voice of and
leading advocate for the South African plant science industry.
The Association represents the majority of responsible manufacturers,
suppliers and distributors of crop protection and public health solutions
in the agricultural, public health and consumer sectors.
WHO WE ARE – THE TEAM
Rodney BellChief Executive Officer
Gerhard VerdoornOperations & Stewardship
Fikile NzuzaRegulatory & Government
Elriza TheronMarketing & Communications
Nadia van NiekerkFinance Administration
Hettie DickensonOffice Administration
Susan RamailaOffice Assistance
Chana-Lee WhiteAgri-Intel Management
Luigia SteynAgri-Intel MRL Consulting
WHAT WE DO
CropLife SA hosts a
wealth of information
pertaining to the crop
protection industry,
including some of the
most comprehensive
and up-to-date plant
protection and public
health databases,
guidelines and
industry position
statements
In addition to various
AgriSETA accredited
courses, CropLife SA
is the driver of
Continuous
Professional
Development in the
crop protection
industry
CropLife SA acts as
liaison between the
Department of
Agriculture, Forestry
and Fisheries and the
plant science industry
so as to ensure
compliance with and
enforcement of Act 36
of 1947
CropLife SA aims to
uplift the profile and
brand of not only the
organisation itself, but
the plant science
industry as a whole
HOW WE DO IT
• Be the undisputed industry voice for matters pertaining to crop protection and public health
• Ensure brand visibility and continuity at industry related events
• Add value through regular and relevant member communication (newsletters, industry
updates, direct engagement, etc.)
• Advocate responsible use of all products produced by the plant science industry
• Host and maintain Agri-Intel and Agricultural Remedies Database
• Publish various publications, compendiums and brochures
• Publish guidelines for resistance management
• Publish coded products for integrated fruit production
• Manage pesticide waste through guidelines for obsolete stock and empty containers
• Organise and host a large number of industry related forums
• Update members about changes in local and international regulatory requirements
• Support members with regulatory compliance e.g. GLP, GHS, labelling, transportation and
warehousing
• Draft guidelines for regulatory compliance e.g. field trails and dossier submission
• Support members with product registration & renewal dossier quality control
• Investigate misconduct and support law enforcement
• Offer the CLSA Aerial Applicators Course
• Offer the CLSA Basic Crop Protection Course
• Manage the CPD Programme: Technical training and business-related training
• Offer training in all aspects of safety, health and environment
• Offer training in responsible use of pesticides training at all levels
• Offer training and oversight in responsible marketing and sales at retail level
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CONTACT
For more information please visit our website www.croplife.co.za or get in touch with the team:
Office +27 (0)87 980 5163 [email protected]
Rodney Bell Business related enquiries [email protected]
Gerhard Verdoorn Industry & stewardship enquiries [email protected]
Fikile Nzuza Regulatory & government enquiries [email protected]
Elriza Theron Marketing enquiries [email protected]
Nadia van Niekerk Finance enquiries [email protected]
Hettie Dickenson General enquiries [email protected]
Susan Ramaila General enquiries [email protected]
Chana-Lee White Agri-Intel general enquiries [email protected]
Luigia Steyn Agri-Intel MRL enquiries [email protected]
310 Lougardia Building, Cnr. of Hendrik Verwoerd Drive & Embankment Road, Centurion 0157, South Africa
Postnet Suite #437, Private Bag X132, Centurion 0046, South Africa