Genetic Resources

Mission

To regulate and provide an integrated national management system in support of conservation and sustainable use of genetic resources for food and agriculture.

Functions

• Develop and implement policies, legislations, strategies norms, and standards on the management of genetic resources for food and agriculture.
• Regulate and promote the availability of propagating material of genetic resources for food and agriculture.
• To provide a risk-mitigating system in support of agricultural biodiversity.

In pursuing these aims, the Directorate administers the following Acts on behalf of the Minister for Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries:

1. The Plant Breeders' Rights Act. 1976 (Act No.15 of 1976)
2. Genetically Modified Organisms Act, 1997 (Act No.15 of 1997

Contact

Director: Genetic Resources Department of Agriculture Private bag x973 PRETORIA

Tel: 012 319 6214

Fax: 012 319 6298

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