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Western Cape Government welcomes decision to withdraw regulations banning Cannabis and Hemp

Western Cape Government Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism Dr Ivan Meyer has welcomed the decision by Minister of...

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The latest GDP results suggest improved performance from the Western Cape Agricultural Sector

Agriculture rebounded to a 17.2% growth rate, lifting South Africa’s GDP growth to 0.6% in Quarter 4 of 2024 and for the 2024 year...

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Successful demonstration of Honeybush Retort is good news for Garden Route wild harvesters and small-scale farmers

Anton Bredell, Western Cape Minister of Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning recently congratulated the...

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Agri-Tools

The Western Cape Department of Agriculture provides interactive Agri-Tools for farmers.

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Western Cape Government joins call for action on drought, wildfire and extreme heat voiced at COP29

The Western Cape Government has joined subnational leaders from across the globe in calling for urgent action to tackle the growing threats...

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Western Cape donates 8 608 trees to restore ecological infrastructure and mitigate future flood damage

On Monday, 16 September, the Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism, Dr Ivan Meyer, visited the Western Cape...

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Climate change mitigation initiatives ensure food security and create job opportunities

“Climate change is real and severely impacts the agricultural sector,” said Ivan Meyer, Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Economic...

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Stopping the spread of FMD will protect jobs

On Tuesday, 15 July 2024, the Provincial Minister of Agriculture, Dr Ivan Meyer joined state veterinarians attached to the Western Cape...

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