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Minister Meyer engages community food gardens at Shoprite Market Day

Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism, Dr Ivan Meyer, visited Market Day activations at Shoprite Westgate...

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Minister Meyer enjoys a lighter moment with representives of the Citrus Organisation

Expanded access to Chinese market a major boost for economic growth, jobs, and Western Cape citrus producers

Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism, Dr Ivan Meyer, has welcomed the recent supplementary citrus...

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WCG Crest

Severe weather impacts the agriculture sector across the Western Cape

The Western Cape Department of Agriculture (WCDoA) is assessing the significant impact of severe weather conditions that affected the...

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WCG Crest

Minister Ivan Meyer congratulates Citrus Growers Association as SA becomes world’s leading citrus exporter by volume

The Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism, Dr Ivan Meyer, has congratulated the Citrus Growers Association...

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fodder support

Western Cape Government acts with urgency in R22 million fodder support for livestock farmers

The Western Cape Department of Agriculture (WCDoA) has approved R22 million in risk reduction relief to provide fodder support to livestock...

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Minister Meyer  & Senior Managers

Western Cape drives confidence, competitiveness and kindness through 2026 budget priorities – Dr Ivan Meyer

The Western Cape’s economic and agricultural landscape is set for a significant boost following the tabling of Vote 11: Agriculture and Vote...

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Minister Meyer and Jannie Strydom CEO of Agri WC outside the court in Lamberts Bay

Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism, Dr Ivan Meyer, condemns brutal attacks and reaffirms call for stronger rural safety measures

Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism, Dr Ivan Meyer, has strongly condemned the recent surge in violent...

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farm attack

Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism, Dr Ivan Meyer, condemns attack on farmer and raises alarm over impact of rural crime

Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism, Dr Ivan Meyer, has expressed deep concern following the violent...

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Foot-and-Mouth Disease

Premier Winde calls for regulated FMD permit controls as 450 cattle vaccinated

Joint Media Release by: Western Cape Premier, Alan Winde National Minister of Agriculture, John Steenhuisen Provincial Minister of...

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Minister Meyer sharing FMD Inforamtion at traffic control check on Stellnbosch Arterial Rd

Western Cape welcomes President Ramaphosa’s announcement on Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) national disaster classification

The Western Cape Government has welcomed President Cyril Ramaphosa’s announcement during the 2026 State of the Nation Address that Foot‑and...

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