ITGA

Who We Are & What We Do

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.

Objectives

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

Events

ITGA Annual General Meeting 2026

The International Tobacco Growers’ Association (ITGA), the global association representing tobacco grower organizations and providing a collective voice for farming communities in international sector discussions, concluded its 2026 Annual General Meeting at Messe Dortmund, Germany, during InterTabac, bringing together representatives of tobacco-growing communities, grower organizations and sector stakeholders from key producing regions. The meeting also marked an important leadership transition for the Association, with Marcílio Drescher, President of Afubra, Brazil, confirmed as the newly elected President of ITGA during the Closed Session on 17 September 2026, succeeding José Javier Aranda.

Dortmund, Germany

15 September 2026 - 17 September 2026

ITGA Africa Regional Meeting 2026

Representatives of grower associations from India, Malawi, Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe, government officials, researchers, and international organisations gathered in Harare, Zimbabwe, for the Open Day Conference of the International Tobacco Growers' Association (ITGA) 2026 Africa Regional Meeting.

Harare, Zimbabwe

30 June 2026 - 03 July 2026

ITGA Americas Regional Meeting 2026

Growers from across the Americas, including Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Dominican Republic, and the United States, have reinforced their commitment to act together in defense of tobacco-growing communities, rural employment, and balanced regulation.

Santa Cruz do Sul, Brazil

19 May 2026 - 22 May 2026

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