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Focus on quality at the 19th Annual Ostrich Auction supports growth and jobs

Two ostriches owned by PJ Terblanche & Sons were sold for record prices at the Western Cape Department of Agriculture's (WCDoA) 19th annual...

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Rugby exchange is rooted in Agriculture and Food Security

On Friday, 21 April, the Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Dr Ivan Meyer, hosted a breakfast at Elsenburg Agricultural Training...

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Western Cape commemorates Creativity and Innovation Day

On 21 April, the United Nations commemorates Creativity and Innovation Day. "It is time for us to reflect on creativity and innovation in...

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A functional veterinary services is crucial to the agricultural sector

"A functional professional veterinary service is critical to the agricultural sector as our veterinarians play an essential role in...

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Western Cape signs Memorandum Of Understanding with Potatoes SA

The Western Cape Department of Agriculture (WCDoA) and Potatoes SA recently signed a 3-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). Potatoes are...

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Western Cape unveils Cannabis Implementation Plan for Agriculture

Western Cape unveils Cannabis Implementation Plan for Agriculture

Yesterday, 29 March 2023, the Western Cape Western Cape Minister of Agriculture unveiled the Western Cape Department of Agriculture's...

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Support for small-scale farmers must translate into greater market access

Support for small-scale farmers must translate into greater market access

Yesterday, Western Cape Minister of Agriculture Dr Ivan Meyer handed a support package to the Barrydale Small-Scale Farmers Association in...

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South Africa bleeding Veterinarians

According to a recent South African Veterinary Association report, over 50% of South Africa's young veterinarians want to leave. Economic...

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Emerging farmers and agri worker inspire hope

Four fruit farmers, Andreas Klaase, Belinda Williams, Debrah Theunissen, Liza Ambraal and the Western Cape Prestige Agri-Award winner, Nigel...

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The wine sector must not be sujected to an increase in excise duties

On Friday, I wrote to the Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development, Thoko Didiza, requesting her assistance in ensuring...

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