Gordonia Kenhardt Landbougenootskap (GKL)
Agricultural association located in Upington in the Northern Cape.
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Hortgro-Cherries (HORTGRO-CHERRIES)
Hortgro-Cherries’ main objectives include the following:
- To establish uniform grading regulations for cherries produced in South Africa.
- To liaise with other cherry groups in the world to exchange information of mutual benefit.
- To share resources regarding production, packing and marketing aspects of cherries.
- To ensure an economically viable and sustainable cherry industry via coordinated joint actions as agreed from time to time.
- To look at ways of promoting sales and consumption of cherries on the local and export markets.
- To ensure the availability of certified plant material.
Institute for Soil, Climate and Water (ARC-ISCW)
Institute for Soil, Climate and Water which falls under the Soil, Climate and Water business unit at t Agricultural Research Centre (ARC) follows a holistic approach towards natural resources utilization and conservation. It therefore promotes and collaborates in multi-institutional, cross-sectoral, bilateral and multi-lateral research teams. Its researchers are trained and experienced in project management and planning, and in teamwork. This business unit has a proud history of successful formal agreements with national and international initiatives, and actively participates in formal ARC cooperation agreements with other countries. It hosts international and national symposia and is experienced in facilitating workshops and problem analysis.
Continue reading →Institute for Tropical and Subtropical Crops (ARC-ITSC)
The Tropical and Subtropical Crops Division of the Agricultural Research Centre (ARC) provides sustainable and appropriate technologies for production and post-harvest handling of citrus and subtropical crops in order to enhance food security and nutrition, global competitiveness and wealth creation by addressing national priori?ties through its research agenda and related activities.
Continue reading →Hluhluwe Pineapple Marketing Association (HPMA)
The Hluhluwe Queen Pineapple Marketing Association (also known as the Hluhluwe Pineapple Markwting Association) was established on 11 November 1988 to promote pineapples. Pineapple farmers pay a levy on their production hectares to become a member of the association.
Continue reading →Institute for Commercial Forestry Research (ICFR)
The ICFR provides research capability and applied research solutions through multi-year projects and platforms, which target tree improvement and sustainable production, with focused expertise in tree breeding, integrated pest management (IPM), spatial technologies, analytical laboratory methods, and research technical support that extends beyond the forestry industry to other commercial tree crops. The ICFR is situated in the heart of plantation forestry in KwaZulu-Natal and is home to a research nursery, a well-equipped analytical laboratory, and a comprehensive library of forestry literature.
Continue reading →Grain Handling Organisation of South Africa (GOSA)
Also known as the Graanhanteringsorganisasie van Suider Afrika, the Grain Handling Organisation of Southern Africa (GHOSA) aims to establish a forum for the gathering and exchange of information and knowledge to the furtherance of the industry.
Continue reading →Dexter Cattle Breeders’ Society of South Africa (DCBSSA)
The Society strives to promote and develop the Dexter Cattle breed.
Continue reading →Damara Sheep Breeders’ Society of South Africa (DSBSSA)
The primary goals of the Society are to maintain the breed standards, and to to promote benefits of the Damara Sheep breed to both established and prospective farmers.
Continue reading →Braunvieh South Africa (BSA)
The mission of the society is to produce a low effort, efficient and economical breed that meets the high demands of the beef industry
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