News and Speeches for Ministry of Agriculture | Western Cape Government

News and Speeches for Ministry of Agriculture

Positive outlook for apple and pear exports good for the economy and jobs

31 January 2022

According to the Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Dr Ivan Meyer, the current outlook for apple and pear exports indicate a Read More

African Swine Fever detected In Southern Cape

27 January 2022

Following the laboratory confirmation that African Swine  Fever (ASF) has been detected in Thembalethu, George in the Southern Cape, the Western Cape Department of Agriculture’s State Veterinary Services has served a quarantine notice on pig farmers... Read More

WCDoA welcomes introduction of agricultural subjects at Pelican Park High School

20 January 2022

The Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Dr Ivan Meyer, has welcomed the decision to expand Pelican Park High School’s curriculum to include agricultural subjects such as agricultural management science and agricultural technology. Read More