Section 38: Farmers' fora and other farmers' groups or organisations The farmers' fora referred to and established under Part IV of the National Agricultural Advisory Services Act, 2001 and other farmer groups or organisations recognised by the organisation shall carry out the following functions

for the purpose of this Act (a) identify and prioritise agricultural research needs; (b) monitor the effectiveness of agricultural research activities; (c) advise on the use and integration of local knowledge in agricultural research; (d) collaborate with agricultural research service providers in agricultural research and development activities; (e) assist local communities to benefit from agricultural research: (f) perform such other functions relating to agricultural research as the organisation may require or delegate to them; and (g) inform the organisation of the ideas, desires and opinions of the people in their respective areas on all matters relating to agricultural research.