Newsworthy items
The South African National Seed Organization (SANSOR) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Nicholas Goble of Corteva Agriscience as the new Chairman of the SANSOR Board of Directors. His election was confirmed at the SANSOR...
At the ISF President’s Dinner on 17 May, Dr. Lukeshni Chetty, General Manager of SANSOR, was awarded Honorary Life Membership of the International Seed Federation (ISF) — one of the highest honours in the global seed industry. ...
SANSOR is pleased to share the below media statement from Agbiz regarding the ongoing Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) response, including the recent handover of goods coordinated between Agbiz, AFASA, Agrinet and SANSOR. This initiative...
The Vital Role of Seed Analysts in the Seed Industry Seed is the foundation of global agriculture, serving as a crucial resource for both food and animal production. High-quality seed is essential for maximising yields and ensuring a...
Shopping for groceries is often accompanied by busy shops, children wanting everything and a mother trying to keep the situation at bay whilst sticking to her budget. With this said, chances are slim to none that you would think about...
Quality seed contributes to return on investment Although seed comprise about 12% of a grain farmer’s total input costs, it still remains a critical part of the input package and will to a great extent determine the yield obtained at...
Phytosanitary regulations ensure viable seed industry. Using science-based processes, the South African National Seed Organisation (SANSOR) monitors global phytosanitary regulations to ensure the effective and continuous movement of...
Not all agriculture jobs are outdoors Are you looking to work in agriculture, but prefer the scientific side of things? Or perhaps you don’t like the outdoors and prefer the pristine environment of a lab? Then consider becoming a seed...
Become a part of the growing agriculture sector The agricultural sector is growing and offers a wide variety of exciting and challenging careers for scientists, such as, plant pathologists, crop scientists, seed analysts, among many...
Bees are as important as water for food production and seed companies and farmers should collectively invest in protecting our bee population but also in facilitating healthy colonies. 19 May 2022 Honey bees have been playing a crucial...
