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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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Mr Mohale Sebopetsa

Dr Mohale Sebopetsa lives by the motto that states that today's problems can't be solved by the same level of thinking that created the...

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Dr Ivan Meyer

Minister Ivan Meyer grew up in Bishop Lavis, Cape Town. In his teenage years, his family moved to Vredenburg on the West Coast, where he...

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Education

EDI: Agricultural Internship Programme

What does the Western Cape Department of Agriculture’s Internship Programme entail?

The Western Cape Department of Agriculture is committed t

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Research and Technology Development Services

In order to be at the forefront of technological developments in agriculture, the Department provides timely and relevant research and technology development services i

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Rural Development

The Rural Development Programme is to coordinate the developmental programmes by stakeholders in rural areas.

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Community care

Veterinary Services

The Programme Veterinary Services is responsible for managing animal risks and the safety of foods from animal origin under national and international standards and con

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Department of Agriculture: About Us

We, the Western Cape Department of Agriculture, are primarily responsible for the promotion of agriculture in all its rich diversity in the...

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Western Cape Agriculture Budget 2023 – A Budget To Inspire Hope Through Growth And Jobs

Today I tabled the Western Cape Agriculture Budget 2023 in the Provincial Parliament. I announced a total budget of R960.165 million. The...

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