PROCUREMENT

Procurement is the process of sourcing, acquiring, analysing, delivering and paying for goods and services. APA has been established to build professional relationships with the supply chain and transition from short-term tactical deal making to long term strategic partnerships.

All farm business procure a broad spectrum of materials, goods, and services but profit margins are thin. Small variations in the pricing of critical inputs like fertiliser have a profound impact on the profits that farmers receive for the food they produce.