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  • Port inefficiencies costly for apple and pear farmers

    Port inefficiencies are costing Western Cape apple and pear farmers R26 000 per hectare.

    Apples and Pears
  • WC Agriculture and Case IH sign agreement to boost research and precision farming

    Dr Ivan Meyer, described the agreement as groundbreaking. The partnership agreement is a testament to the unwavering commitment of the Western Cape Government to advancing research.

    Dr Mogale Sebopetsa and Stephen Nel
  • Rabies confirmed in a seal from Cape Town – Report seal bites

    On 7 June 2024, a case of rabies was confirmed in a wild Cape fur seal from Big Bay, Blouberg, Cape Town. Suspected positive results have also been received for seals sampled at Strand on 15 May and M

    Seal

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Dr Ivan Meyer

Dr Ivan Meyer

My goal is to serve the people of the Western Cape and South Africa. I confirmed this when I took my oath of office, and I always have a copy of South Africa’s Constitution to remind me of my commitment to serve

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About us

The Western Cape Department of Agriculture is primarily responsible for the promotion of agriculture in all its rich diversity in the Western Cape. It provides a wide range of development, research and support services to the agricultural community in the Western Cape.

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For any enquiries Email: DOA.Info@westerncape.gov.za Call: 021 808 5111 (Monday – Friday: 08h00 – 16h30) Vistit us: Muldersvlei Rd, Elsenburg Stellenbosch District