Recognising the need to give their arguments a collective voice, national grower organisations from Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Malawi, USA and Zimbabwe established the ITGA in 1984.

Since then, the founder members have been joined by organizations in over 20 countries, adding unmatched expertise to the membership base.

The ITGA is financed by dues paid by member organisations and determined by the Board after approval of the operative budget. 

There are three levels of membership which are chosen by members on joining the ITGA according to their own requirements.

Develop contact between tobacco growers around the world

Combat anti-tobacco growing campaigns internationally and nationally

Ensure that the legitimate interests of tobacco growers are adequately considered by national and international policy-makers

Enhance information exchange on technical and market factors

Publicise the socio-economic importance of tobacco in terms of employment, agriculturaldevelopment and national economic benefits

Present our arguments rationally and objectively as to safeguard the ITGA’s position as a credible, visible, effective force in the public debate