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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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Western Cape hosts International Symposium on Irrigation of Horticultural Crops

The 10th International Symposium on Irrigation of Horticultural Crops was convened in Stellenbosch in the Western Cape from 29 January to 2...

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Western Cape Agriculture Tables A Budget Of R969.2 Million For 22/23

Yesterday I tabled a budget of R969.2 million. I confirmed that the Western Cape will not be returning to our pre-covid days and that we...

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Western Cape Agriculture Budget 2021 - "A budget to support economic recovery"

Today I tabled the Western Cape Agriculture Budget 2021 in the Provincial Parliament. I announced a total budget of R909.086 million. This...

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Speech by Minister Meyer during debate on the SOPA Address by Premier Winde

Honourable Premier Honourable Speaker and Deputy Speaker Honourable Members of the Provincial Cabinet The Honourable Leaders of the...

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Western Cape Department of Agriculture Budget 2020/21

Yesterday, the Western Cape Provincial Department of Agriculture’s 2020/2021 Budget of R970,556 million was tabled in the Western Cape...

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Minister Beverley Schäfer delivers budget speeches for Agriculture and DEDAT

Today, Minister of Economic Opportunities Beverley Schäfer delivered the budgets for the 2019/20 financial year for Agriculture and the...

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