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Western Cape drives confidence, competitiveness and kindness

With over R1.7 billion collectively allocated for agriculture and economic development, Minister Dr Ivan Meyer reaffirmed the province's commitment to investment, job creation, and sector resilience.

WC Agriculture and Case IH sign agreement to boost research and precision farming

Dr Ivan Meyer, described the agreement as groundbreaking. The partnership agreement is a testament to the unwavering commitment of the Western Cape Government to advancing research.

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, according to Statistics SA's national quarterly GDP figures released

The lifting of the ban on the export of vegetables to Botswana is good news for WC vegetable farmers and economy

Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism, Dr Ivan Meyer, welcomes the lifting of the ban on vegetable exports to Botswana.

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Elsenburg Agricultural Training Institute was the first centre for agricultural training in Africa.

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Dr Ivan Meyer

My goal is to serve the people of the Western Cape and South Africa. I confirmed this when I took my oath of office, and I always have a copy of South Africa’s Constitution to remind me of my commitment to serve

About us

The Western Cape Department of Agriculture is primarily responsible for the promotion of agriculture in all its rich diversity in the Western Cape. It provides a wide range of development, research and support services to the agricultural community in the Western Cape.

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Email: DOA.Info@westerncape.gov.za
Call: 021 808 5111 (Monday – Friday: 08h00 – 16h30)
Visit us: Muldersvlei Rd, Elsenburg Stellenbosch District