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Department of Agriculture

Services

 

The Western Cape Government provides services which cover the different sectors of our communities 

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African Horse Sickness

The African Horse Sickness vaccination season runs from June to October each year. African Horse Sickness (AHS) is a highly infectious and...

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Agri-processing Support

Agri-processing is emerging as an important sub-sector with potential to spur economic growth and create jobs. The Agri-processing Support...

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Agricultural Statistics

In order to monitor trends and to make good decisions at all levels of responsibility (both within and without of the Department) good and...

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Application for sub-division or rezoning of agricultural land

The main function of the sub-programme: Land Use Management is to protect the agricultural land of the Western Cape with the aim of...

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Area Wide Projects

Area Wide Projects, as part of the sub-programme: Landcare, involve pro-active ways of preventing the extensive degradation of the natural...

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B.Agric Degree (three-year)

The main study fields in the B.Agric degree are: Plant Production, Animal Production, Plant and Animal Production, Cellar Technology, Cellar...

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CapeFarmMapper

The Western Cape Department of Agriculture provides an interactive mapping tool that's designed to assist with spatial information queries...

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Conservation planning

Conservation planning is a part of the sub-programme: Agricultural Engineering Services, and is a specialised agricultural engineering...

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Diploma in Agriculture (three-year)

The Diploma in Agriculture programme is a three-year course specialising in one of four study fields: Plant Production, Animal Production...

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Disaster risk reduction

The main function of Disaster Risk Reduction is to protect the natural resources of the Western Cape with the aim of achieving resource...

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Drainage Works

Drainage Works forms part of Farm planning in the sub-programme: LandCare. LandCare is a national movement aimed at restoring sustainability...

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EDI: Agricultural Internship Programme

What does the Western Cape Department of Agriculture’s Internship Programme entail? The Western Cape Department of Agriculture is committed...

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EDI: External Bursary - Scholarship Scheme

The Western Cape Department of Agriculture awards bursaries to students studying full-time at a Higher Educational Institution towards...

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Elsenburg Agricultural Training Institute

The Elsenburg Agricultural Training Institute was established in 1898 and was the first centre for agricultural training in Africa. In the...

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Equine Studies

Equine Studies follows the Equine Qualifications Authority of South Africa (EQASA) syllabus. Modules 1 to 3 cover all aspects of horse care...

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