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Oil Seeds Advisory Committee (OAC)

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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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Onderspoort Veterinary Institute (OVI)

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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.

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National Woolgrowers’ Association of South Africa (NWGA)

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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.

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National Ostrich Processors of South Africa (NOPSA)

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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.

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National Agricultural Marketing Council (NAMC)

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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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Merino Landskaap (ML)

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Merino Landskaap advocate the breeding of Merino Landsheep.The Merino Landsheep delivers a good crop of white wool with an average micron of 22 – 28 and an A length at 12 months even with lactating ewes.  A very informative fact is that only 2 pure white wool breeds participated in the above mentioned Phase C tests.  Thereby it has been proved that the Merino Landsheep can be crossed with any pure white wool breed without any problems of soiling of the wool of even the weakening of the fleece.

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