Suffolk Sheep Breeders’ Society of South Africa (SSBSSA)
Also known as the Suffolk Skaaptelersgenootskap Van SA, The Suffolk Sheep Breeders’ Society of SA strives to promote and develop the Suffolk Sheep breed.
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Sussex Cattle Breeders’ Society of South Africa (SCBSSA)
The Sussex Cattle Breeders’ Society of SA promotes the Sussex breed of cattle. Sussex is a medium frame beef breed: the first choice when it comes to beef production per hectare! SA Sussex stud breeders belong to this Society.
Continue reading →Oil Seeds Advisory Committee (OAC)
The main objectives of the Oilseeds Advisory Comittee (OAC) are:
the rendering of advice to the trustees of the Oilseeds Trust in respect of the application of its funds for the benefit of the oilseeds industry;
making of recommendations to all interested parties in the oilseeds industry;- the appointment of trustees to the Oilseeds Trust and any other institutions which the Committee deems necessary to investigate, promote and report on matters relating to the Oilseeds Industry, referred to it.
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Oil and Protein Seeds Development Trust (OPDT)
OPDT: The main objective of OPDT are the promotion and development of the Oilseeds Industry in South Africa by the financing of, research projects, the provision of information and advisory services to the Oilseeds Industry, etc
Continue reading →Onderspoort Veterinary Institute (OVI)
The mission of ARC-OVR is to provide scientific support for Veterinary Services in effective risk management for quality of life for all in South Africa. The ARC-OVR strives to deliver world-class veterinary research in providing scientific support. Research activities focus on the development and improvement of vaccines and diagnostic tests, applying the latest molecular biological techniques.
OVR promotes animal health and welfare by providing an effective and efficient diagnostic service and producing vaccines against Foot and mouth and tick-borne diseases. OVR is the collaborating centre for both the Office International des Epizooties (OIE) surveillance and control of animal diseases in Africa and the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) of the United Nations for the emergency preparedness for transboundary animal diseases for Africa.
Continue reading →National Woolgrowers’ Association of South Africa (NWGA)
The National Woolgrowers Association of SA (NWGA), also known as the Nasionale Wolkwekersvereniging Van Suid Afrika (NWSA), having been founded in 1926 and established in 1929, is the oldest producer organisation serving the wooled sheep farmer. It has since developed into a countrywide association comprising of 6 provinces with a membership base of more than 4 500 commercial and 20 000 communal members. Branches can be found in all provinces.
Our motto is more sheep: more wool and this is achieved through the performance of Production Technology Services which is offered to commercial and communal farmers.
Continue reading →Noord-wes Landbou Unie (NWLU)
Agricultural union in the North West Province.
Continue reading →National Ostrich Processors of South Africa (NOPSA)
NOPSA consists of, members from the Ostrich Processors community and endeavours to, amongst others, promote the interests of the Ostrich Processing industry in South Africto approach Government in co-operation with the South African Ostrich Business Chamber, to coordinate any matter directly or indirectly affecting the affairs of the Ostrich Processing Industry, and to serve as a Forum for constant dialogue amongst its members and to promote dialogue between other members in the industry i.e. Producers.
Continue reading →National African Farmers’ Union (NAFU)
The National African Farmers’ Union (NAFU) was established with the aim of creating a “home” for thousands of black farmers who had previously been excluded from the mainstream of agriculture.
Continue reading →National Agricultural Marketing Council (NAMC)
The NAMC was established in terms of the Marketing of Agricultural Products Act No. 47 of 1996, as amended by Act No 59 of 1997 and Act No. 52 of 2001. We are a statutory body reporting to the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries. Our mandate is captured in our four core divisions namely; Agribusiness Development, Agricultural Trusts, Statutory Measures and the Markets and Economic Research Centre (MERC).
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