News and Speeches for Department of Agriculture
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
Launch Of The 2024 Western Cape Prestige Agri Awards
29 April 2024On 26 April 2024, the Western Cape Department of Agriculture (WCDoA) announced the launch of the 2024 Western Cape Prestige Agri Awards (WCPAA). Read More
WCDoA Agri-Processing Facility Achieves FSSC 22000 Accreditation
29 April 2024On 25 April 2024, the Western Cape Department of Agriculture (WCDoA) celebrated a significant milestone as the Agri-Processing Hub, situated at Elsenburg, attains the prestigious Food Safety System Certification (FSSC) 22000 accreditation. Read More
Western Cape supports the transformation of the agricultural sector
23 April 2024Over the past five years, the Western Cape Department of Agriculture (WCDoA) has supported 170 smallholder and commercial farmers. One of these is Chamomile Farming Enterprise, owned by Wadea and Achmat Brinkhuis. Read More
Western Cape State vets at the centre of efforts to increase Agricultural export
18 April 2024Yesterday, 16 April 2024, the Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Dr Ivan Meyer, addressed the 1500 delegates from 48 different countries attending the 39th World Veterinary Association Congress being held from 16 – 19 April 2024 at the Cape Town... Read More
Research at Outeniqua Research Farm benefits the dairy industry
11 April 2024Earlier today, Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Dr Ivan Meyer, visited the Western Cape Department of Agriculture’s (WCDoA) Outeniqua Research Farm, outside George, which is known for its research on dairy production from planted pasture. Read More
Our farmers and farm workers deserve to be safe
27 March 2024The Western Cape Department of Agriculture has done much over the past four years to protect and create a safer agricultural environment and farming communities. Read More
Western Cape tables a R1 billion budget for Agriculture
26 March 2024Today the Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Dr Ivan Meyer, tabled the Department’s budget of R1.018 billion in the provincial parliament. Read More
Western Cape welcomes 120 new agricultural graduate interns
13 March 2024On Tuesday, 11 March 2024, the Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Dr Ivan Meyer, and the Head of Department, Dr Mogale Sebopetsa, welcomed 120 unemployed agricultural graduates as interns to the Department’s Comprehensive Agricultural Support... Read More
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