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Department of Agriculture

Agricultural economics

logistics and trade

Logistics is the lifeblood of trade, and trade is the heartbeat of economic growth

Western Cape Minister of Economic Development and Tourism, Ivan Meyer, recently addressed the South African Association of Freight...

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Celebrating progress at the Port of Cape Town: A milestone in maritime logistics

Wednesday, 17 September 2025, marks a significant milestone in the ongoing transformation of the Cape Town Container Terminal (CTCT), as...

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agricultural growth

Western Cape Agriculture records strong growth in second quarter of 2025

Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism, Dr Ivan Meyer, has welcomed the positive performance of the province...

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Job resilience

Western Cape leads in job creation and labour market strength

The Western Cape has once again demonstrated its economic resilience, recording a net gain of 69 000 jobs year-on-year in the second quarter...

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Industry development

Agricultural Economic Services

The economic security of the Western Cape agricultural sector is something that cannot be taken for granted, but which must be nurtured and cultivated.

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Agriculture's Q2 2023 GDP Performance is great news for the Western Cape

According to Statistics South Africa’s (StatsSA) recently announced GDP figures South Africa’s economic performance in the second quarter of...

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Western Cape contributes 22% to farm employment in SA but AGOA remains a threat

“Agriculture in the Western Cape continues to create jobs in a tough environment,” said Western Cape Provincial Minister of Agriculture, Dr...

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Our farmers, agri-workers and their famillies deserve respect

“Farmers and agri-workers do not deserve the vile sentiments expressed in the song "Kill the Farmer, Kill the Boer which was so...

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Western Cape Minister of Agriculture addresses Citrusdal Farmers

Yesterday, 13 June 2023, the Western Cape Provincial Minister of Agriculture, Dr Ivan Meyer addressed the Olynfenboschkraal Farmers’...

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Public and agriculture sector to be vigilant after detection of avian influenza

The Western Cape Veterinary Services has warned poultry farmers that avian influenza has been detected in two commercial layer farms in the...

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