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Western Cape Minister of Agriculture addresses Citrusdal Farmers

Yesterday, 13 June 2023, the Western Cape Provincial Minister of Agriculture, Dr Ivan Meyer addressed the Olynfenboschkraal Farmers’...

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Western Cape rejects raced-based quotas for water licenses

The Western Cape Department of Agriculture (WCDoA) rejects race-based quotas for the allocation of water licenses as proposed by the...

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Partnerships and collaboration are key to enhancing rural safety

On Friday, 2 June 2023, Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Dr Ivan Meyer, and the Western Cape Minister of Police Oversight and Community...

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Avian Influenza situation in the Western Cape

Avian Influenza (HPAI) has been detected on a layer farm near George. The affected birds are being culled and eggs are disposed of. This...

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Western Cape celebrates World Milk Day 2023

Earlier today I attended the Western Cape Department of Agriculture’s World Milk Day 2023 celebrations at Elsenburg. World Milk Day was...

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Department of Agriculture: About Us

We, the Western Cape Department of Agriculture, are primarily responsible for the promotion of agriculture in all its rich diversity in the...

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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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