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No new cases of Avian Flu in the Western Cape - producers to remain vigilant

Following the recent detection of the H7 high pathogenicity avian influenza (HPAI) in the Gauteng, Mpumalanga, Free State and Limpopo...

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Western Cape launches innovative ECOS System

The Western Cape Department of Agriculture’s Veterinary Services recently launched its innovative Export Certificate Office System (ECOS)...

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Rabies: All for 1, One Health for All

Today, 28 September 2023 is World Rabies Day, a global health observance started in 2007 to raise awareness about the world’s deadliest...

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Khayelitsha youth take on the issue of food insecurity

“Hunger and household food insecurity is real. I am therefore excited that the youth are taking on the issue of food security in our...

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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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WCDoA encourages vigilance in the fight against Avian Influenza

Western Cape poultry owners are encouraged to please remain vigilant in order to prevent the spread of H7 high pathogenicity avian influenza...

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BFAP 2023 calls for decisive action to forge a sustainable future

“We should heed the Bureau for Food and Agricultural Policy (BFAP) call for decisive action to forge a sustainable future,” said Western...

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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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De Doorns public engagement

Deputy President Motlanthe; Other National Ministers; Members of Parliament; Western Cape ministers; Mayors; esteemed guests, farm workers...

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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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