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South African Grain Information Service (SAGIS)

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The main goal of SAGIS is the gathering, processing, analysing and timeous distribution of reliable agronomic information to all role-players. As time progressed and the needs of the industries changed, SAGIS was approached to also render additional information services to the industries, for example the monitoring of import tariffs, audit certificates for minimum market access and weekly import and export figures for the maize and wheat industries.

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South African Animal Health Association (SAAHA)

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The SA Animal Health Association (SAAHA) started operating as a Non-Profit Company on 1 January 2003. The Association, a “daughter” under the umbrella of AVCASA (Association of Veterinary and Crop Associations) used to be a division of AVCASA but is now an autonomous Association representing 90% of animal health product importers, manufacturers and suppliers in South Africa.

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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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Post-Harvest Innovation Programme (PHI)

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The Post-Harvest Innovation (PHI) Programme is a public-private partnership between the Department of Science and Innovation (DSI) and the Fresh Produce Exporters’ Forum (FPEF), with the FPEF as the implementing partner. The Programme is funded by the DSI’s Sector-Specific Innovation Fund. PHI is directed at developing innovative technology in the postharvest leg of the fresh fruit value chain, to develop and maintain the global competitiveness of the South African fresh fruit industry. The DSI’s premise for initiating and supporting the PHI Programme, launched in 2007, was based on the need to address the innovation challenges for building a competitive and sustainable fresh fruit export industry.

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Pomegranate Association of South Africa (POMASA)

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The Pomegranate Producers Association of South Africa (POMASA) was established in 2009, with the main purpose of providing a structured platform through which industry specific matters could be addressed with a common benefit for its members.

The pomegranate industry gained popularity over recent years. As the industry became more commercialised, pomegranate producers realised the mutual benefits of forming an industry body through which common focus areas can be identified and addressed by the association.

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