F'SAGRI (French South African Agricultural Institute)

Planned by a letter of intent signed by the Ministers of Agriculture and Foreign Affairs in October 2013, during President Hollande's State visit in October 2013, the French South African Agricultural Institute (FSAGRI) started its activities early 2015. The agreement signed by both countries provides for capacity building of 3 South African universities (universities of Fort Hare, Limpopo and Venda) and research institutes in the agricultural and food sectors (training of students, lecturers, common research programs). It also provides for the development of innovative companies and more generally a close link with companies in the agricultural and agri-food sector.