b'SOUTHAFRICA STEPS INTOTHE SPOTLIGHTAs the International Seed Federation moves into Cape Town for their World Seed Congress, heres some facts to remember about South Africas seed trade. South Africas agriculture sector is comprised of both well-developedSECTOR DISTRIBUTION OF SA commercial farmers and small-scaleAGRICULTURAL PRODUCTIONfarmers. Though the seed sector in South10% Africa has been around for over 100 is the amount the agricultural years, the South African National Seedsector contributed toSouth Africas total earnings.Organisation (SANSOR) was establishedHorticulturein 1989 to provide role playersin the local29% Animal seed industry with a formal and strategicproductionbody to protect and further the interests44% 30% of the seed trade. SANSOR administersis the total gross value thatField Crops the grain industry contributesseed certification schemes on behalf of27% to agricultural production inthe Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry andSouth Africa.Fisheries. Not only that, but SANSOR also supports its members by ensuring seed is produced, multiplied and marketed according to legislated standards and systems. South Africas seed industry hasMAJOR AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS EXPORTED (2021)been continuously evolving over more than a centuryit has become a mature sector$2,000with 118 seed companies as active members of SANSOR. Though plenty of crops are$1,500grown in South Africa, the country focuses$1,000hugely on different horticultural needs that their subtropical and Mediterranean climate$500can provide.$0 Citrus Corn Wine Grapes Apples Sugar Wool Pears BerriesTree nutsSources: SANSOR, USDA, Citrus Growers Association (CGA)6/ SEEDWORLD.COMINTERNATIONAL EDITION 2023'