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Lindie-Alet Van Staden named Western Cape Agri-Worker 2024

On Saturday, 2 November 2024, Lindie-Alet van Staden from L’Ormarins Wine Estate, Franschhoek, in the Cape Winelands, was named the Western Cape Prestige Agri-Worker of the Year 2024.

Dr Harry Malila, Dr Mogale Sebopetsa, Minister Meyer, Lindie Alet Pieter van Zyl and Premier Winde

Port inefficiencies costly for apple and pear farmers

Port inefficiencies are costing Western Cape apple and pear farmers R26 000 per hectare.

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.

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