News and Speeches for Department of Agriculture
National GDP growth indicate improving economic conditions in the WC economy
5 September 2024National GDP growth and an increase in Western Cape business confidence indicate improving economic conditions in the Priovincial economy Read More
Minister addresses French and German business chambers
27 August 2024On 26 August 2024, the Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism, Dr Ivan Meyer, addressed the German and French Chambers’s joint business networking event in Cape Town. Read More
Celebrating empowerment: Western Cape Women Entrepreneur Awards 2024
27 August 2024The Western Cape Department of Agriculture proudly hosted the 2024 Women Entrepreneur Awards (WEA) on August 13th at the Stellenbosch Town Hall. Read More
Climate Change mitigation initiatives ensure food security and job opportunities
23 August 2024“Climate change is real and severely impacts the agricultural sector,” said Ivan Meyer, Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism, during the debate on the climate crisis in the Western Cape Provincial Parliament on... Read More
Direct export of horses to the EU resumes after 14 years, a boost for jobs
22 August 2024Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Dr Ivan Meyer, has welcomed the news that the export of thoroughbred horses from South Africa to the EU has resumed after a 14-year absence. Read More
WCDoA gives R14,98 million to Citrusdal Water Users Association
20 August 2024On Saturday, 17 August 2024, Dr Ivan Meyer, the Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism, handed over R14.98 m to the Citrusdal Water Users Association. Read More
The port of Cape Town is important to Western Cape’s economic growth and jobs
19 August 2024On Monday, 12 August 2024, Dr Ivan Meyer, the Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism, met with Transnet’s Port of Cape Town management. Read More
WCDoA welcomes the DMA declaration to curb the spread of FMD to the Province
27 July 2024Earlier today, John Steenhuisen, the National Minister of Agriculture, published measures in the State Gazette No 50977 to prevent the spread of the foot-and-mouth disease virus through the movement of cattle, sheep, goats, and products derived from... Read More
Minister Meyer opens 9th World Congress on Conservation Agriculture
23 July 2024Yesterday, 22 July 2024, the Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism, Dr Ivan Meyer, officially opened the 9th World Congress on Conservation Agriculture in Cape Town. Read More
Stopping the spread of FMD will protect jobs
17 July 2024On Tuesday, 15 July 2024, the Provincial Minister of Agriculture, Dr Ivan Meyer joined state veterinarians attached to the Western Cape Government’s Beaufort West State Veterinarian Office at the local weighbridge to inspect vehicles transporting liv Read More
Minister I Meyer expresses condolences following the Porterville farmer killing
3 July 2024Dr Ivan Meyer, Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism, has expressed his deepest condolences to the family, friends and farming community of Porterville following the tragic passing of a farmer following an attack by... Read More
Western Cape livestock industry working together against foot and mouth disease
21 June 2024THE WESTERN CAPE LIVESTOCK INDUSTRY WORKING TOGETHER AGAINST FOOT AND MOUTH DISEASE: KNOW YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WHEN MOVING LIVESTOCK IN SOUTH AFRICA Read More
Rabies confirmed in a seal from Cape Town – Report seal bites
11 June 2024On 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 Muizenberg on 26 May. Read More
Know your responsibilities when moving livestock in South Africa
31 May 2024Since 30 April 2024, foot and mouth disease (FMD) outbreaks have been reported on three farms in the Humansdorp area of the Eastern Cape, approximately 100 km from the Western Cape border. Read More
World Milk Day - 1 June 2024: Western Cape milk products to the rescue
31 May 2024In celebration of World Milk Day 2024, the Western Cape Department of Agriculture (DOA) would like to celebrate the dairy industry and acknowledge the critical role of milk as an essential food product and a "food hero". Read More
Dog Rabies confirmed on the Cape Peninsula
31 May 2024A case of rabies has been confirmed in a pet dog residing in the Capri area of the Southern Peninsula Read More
WCDoA presents R2 Million cheque to CGA Sterile Insect Technique Programme
23 May 2024WESTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE PRESENTS R2 MILLION CHEQUE TO CITRUS GROWERS ASSOCIATION FOR STERILE INSECT TECHNIQUE PROGRAMME Read More
South African Flora blooms again at the Chelsea Flower Show in London
21 May 2024Following a partnership between Cape Flora SA (CFSA) and the Western Cape Government, CFSA Board Member and Managing Director of De Fynne Nursery near Paarl, Jacky Goliath will be flying the flag for both upcoming and commercial cut flower producers... Read More
Foot and mouth disease (FMD) threat persists
15 May 2024Despite ongoing efforts by national and provincial veterinary services, the threat of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) looms large following its spread from the restricted zone surrounding the Kruger National Park in 2022. This was attributed to... Read More
WC Provincial Vet Lab re-opens to serve citizens
7 May 2024WESTERN CAPE PROVINCIAL VETERINARY LABORATORY (PVL) RE-OPENS TO SERVE THE CITIZENS WITH ENHANCED CAPACITY< Read More
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