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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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Private sector participation at the Port of Durban welcomed – next up Cape Town

I welcome the news that Transnet has confirmed a private sector partner to develop and upgrade Pier 2 of the Durban Container Terminal. I...

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Vine-tastic – 3 Western Cape vineyards in the top 50 of the World's Best

The top 50 vineyards in the world were announced this week at an event in Bodegas Beronia in the heart of Rioja Alta, Spain, by World's Best...

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Premier Winde pushes for SA’s AGOA’s reauthorisation in US visit

The Western Cape Government’s (WCG) efforts to secure the renewal of the Africa Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) with South Africa were...

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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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Protecting AGOA and Western Cape-United States trade ties tops agenda of provincial government international visit

Premier Alan Winde is leading a delegation of Western Cape Government (WCG) and Wesgro representatives to the United States of America. The...

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Protect our economy and jobs

Joint media release: Protect our economy and jobs The Western Cape Government has noted the serious allegations made by the United States...

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