How do we help?
Much of SAOS's work is centred on co-operatives, but all of it is about co-operation. We enable farming, food and drink, and rural businesses to benefit from the advantages achievable by working together more effectively. We are trusted and valued partners who help get things done.

Advice and support
We are experts on co-operative strategies, structures and management. We can help you set up a new co-op, or advise on the best ways to make your co‑op more effective.
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About Co-ops
Co‑ops work in a different way to other types of business. Their values are very important. These are based on self-help, self-responsibility, democracy, equality, equity, and solidarity.
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The Co-operative Solution
SAOS believes that co‑ops and co-operation are the solution for achievable, sustainable agricultural and rural development and that government support for increasing farmer co-operation is vital to fulfilling its own needs.
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Global co-operation
There are around 3 million co‑ops worldwide and
at least 12% of the world’s population co-operates.