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News and Speeches for Ministry of Agriculture

Launch Of The 2024 Western Cape Prestige Agri Awards

29 April 2024

On 26 April 2024, the Western Cape Department of Agriculture (WCDoA) announced the launch of the 2024 Western Cape Prestige Agri Awards (WCPAA). Read More

WCDoA Agri-Processing Facility Achieves FSSC 22000 Accreditation

29 April 2024

On 25 April 2024, the Western Cape Department of Agriculture (WCDoA) celebrated a significant milestone as the Agri-Processing Hub, situated at Elsenburg, attains the prestigious Food Safety System Certification (FSSC) 22000 accreditation. Read More

Western Cape supports the transformation of the agricultural sector

23 April 2024

Over the past five years, the Western Cape Department of Agriculture (WCDoA) has supported 170 smallholder and commercial farmers. One of these is Chamomile Farming Enterprise, owned by Wadea and Achmat Brinkhuis. Read More

Western Cape State vets at the centre of efforts to increase Agricultural export

18 April 2024

Yesterday, 16 April 2024, the Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Dr Ivan Meyer, addressed the 1500 delegates from 48 different countries attending the 39th World Veterinary Association Congress being held from 16 – 19 April 2024 at the Cape Town... Read More

Research at Outeniqua Research Farm benefits the dairy industry

11 April 2024

Earlier today, Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Dr Ivan Meyer, visited the Western Cape Department of Agriculture’s (WCDoA) Outeniqua Research Farm, outside George, which is known for its research on dairy production from planted pasture. Read More