ISF World Seed Congress 2020

Cape Town,SouthAfrica    Jun. 8, 2020-Jun. 10, 2020

Cape Town,SouthAfrica

Jun. 8, 2020-Jun. 10, 2020

Venue:

Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC)

Address:

Convention Square, 1 Lower Long Street, Cape Town 8001, South Africa

Contact:

Francine Sayoc

Tel:

+41 (0)22 365 4420

Email:

F.Sayoc@worldseed.org

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The International Seed Federation and the South African National Seed Organization  warmly invite you to attend the ISF World Seed Congress 2020 in Cape Town, South Africa from 8-10 June.

Click here to check the Daily Congress Program of the ISF World Seed Congress 2020.

Agriculture in South Africa
 
In the face of increasing climate change, South Africa’s agriculture ambition is set to end hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture. Yet, these goals can only be reached by strengthening global partnerships. As one of the major contributors of food production within the agriculture environment, the South African seed industry has evolved into a highly competitive and dynamic industry driven by meeting the demands of people and the planet.
 
SANSOR’s (South African National Seed Organization) mission is to represent the seed industry both locally and internationally, as well as to protect and defend the interests of the seed trade to the benefit of its members. This mission supports the vision of establishing SANSOR as the leading authority for the provision of industry-related strategic services to the South African seed industry.  In addition, SANSOR provides support on phytosanitary matters and facilitates industry relevant training and capacity development programs.
 
SANSOR has been championing fair and sustainable seed trade for the last 30 years through formal engagement and collaboration with our global counterparts, government and institutions.

 
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