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South African National Seed Organization (SANSOR) was
established in March 1989 when existing seed trade associations
amalgamated. SANSOR is registered as a Section 21 company
without profit motive. MISSION
To represent, protect and further the interests of the seed
trade to the benefit of its members.
VISION
The establishment of SANSOR as the leading authority for the
provision of industry-related, strategic services to the South
African Seed Industry.
OBJECTIVES
- To represent the seed trade nationally and
internationally.
- To liaise with all parties relevant to the seed trade such
as government departments/ministries, parastates,
universities, institutes and organized agriculture.
- To gear itself for taking over specific functions from the
authorities when and where relevant.
- To facilitate consultation and training for its members.
- To act as licensing body for cultivars of seed crops
developed by the Agricultural Research Council (ARC).
- To collect and analyze statistical information.
- To promote the use of good quality seed.
- To promote high standards of ethical conduct by way of
having all its members subscribe to a code of conduct and
trade mission statement.
PRODUCTS AND SERVICES
- Strategic mediation of industry-related issues.
- Strategic co-ordination of industry-related issues.
- Strategic provision of industry-related information.
- Provision of industry-related extension services.
- Facilitation of technology transfer.
- Creation of an enabling environment for industry-related
growth.
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