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Partnerships and collaboration are key to enhancing rural safety

On Friday, 2 June 2023, Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Dr Ivan Meyer, and the Western Cape Minister of Police Oversight and Community...

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Avian Influenza situation in the Western Cape

Avian Influenza (HPAI) has been detected on a layer farm near George. The affected birds are being culled and eggs are disposed of. This...

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Western Cape celebrates World Milk Day 2023

Earlier today I attended the Western Cape Department of Agriculture’s World Milk Day 2023 celebrations at Elsenburg. World Milk Day was...

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Department of Agriculture: Contact Us

Street Address Admin Building, Muldersvlei Road, Elsenburg Postal Address Private Bag X1, Elsenburg, 7607 General Enquiries Telephone: 021...

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Department of Agriculture: About Us

We, the Western Cape Department of Agriculture, are primarily responsible for the promotion of agriculture in all its rich diversity in the...

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South Africa's animal vaccines shortage impedes growth and jobs creation

“Farmers cannot afford any further setbacks after having survived a drought that decimated many herds. Farmers are still trying to recover...

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Western Cape launches the 2023 Western Cape Prestige Agri Worker Competition

Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Dr Ivan Meyer, has launched the 2023 Western Cape Prestige Agri-Worker Competition in Hermanus in the...

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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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Focus on quality at the 19th Annual Ostrich Auction supports growth and jobs

Two ostriches owned by PJ Terblanche & Sons were sold for record prices at the Western Cape Department of Agriculture's (WCDoA) 19th annual...

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Rugby exchange is rooted in Agriculture and Food Security

On Friday, 21 April, the Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Dr Ivan Meyer, hosted a breakfast at Elsenburg Agricultural Training...

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