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FMD under control

Foot-and-Mouth Disease outbreak under control in Western Cape

The Western Cape Department of Agriculture confirms that the recent Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) outbreak detected at a feedlot in Gouda, in...

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Western Cape Tourism and Wine Industry acknowledged on global stage

The Western Cape Government congratulates the province’s outstanding achievers in the global tourism and wine industries. Their recent...

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foot and mouth disease

Foot-and-Mouth disease confirmed on farm near Gouda – Quarantine and Control Measures underway

On 6 November 2025, Western Cape Veterinary Services confirmed a case of Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) on a farm near Gouda. The affected...

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2025 WCPAA Overall Winner, Shannon Robertson

Western Cape Prestige Agri Awards 2025: Honouring agri worker excellence

The Western Cape Department of Agriculture (WCDoA) proudly celebrated the excellence, skill and dedication of agri workers across the...

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Minister Meyer addressing audience at WFD with food mountain the foreground

Commemoration of World Food Day 2025 and Food Security Month

Tomorrow, 16 October 2025, the Western Cape Department of Agriculture proudly joins the global community in commemorating World Food Day...

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Minister Meyer and Terry Gale

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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Executive Mayor Korabie Minister Meyer and HOD Sebopetsa

Western Cape Government champions Blended Finance as a catalyst for agricultural transformation

Today, 9 September 2025, Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism, Dr Ivan Meyer, addressed over 250 farmers...

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Best Female Worker – Adre Prins

Western Cape celebrates Women in Agriculture at 2025 Entrepreneur Awards

On Thursday, 28 August 2025, the Western Cape Department of Agriculture hosted the prestigious Women Entrepreneur Awards 2025 at the...

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