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African Swine fever disease outbreak in pigs in Mfuleni

26 February 2021

Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Dr Ivan Meyer, announced today that African Swine Fever (ASF) was identified on two smallholder farms in Mfuleni, Eerste River  in the Western Cape.  Read More

Minister Meyer welcomes investigation into Colenso Farm by Department

24 February 2021

MINISTER MEYER WELCOMES INVESTIGATION INTO COLENSO FARM BY DEPARTMENT, REQUESTS PUBLIC PROTECTOR TO INVESTIGATE AGAIN Read More

Minister Ivan Meyer welcomes the conviction of Hillcrest farm attackers

23 February 2021

I congratulate the South African Police and the National Prosecuting Authority for the successful arrest, conviction, and sentencing of the attackers of Raymond O’Grady and his wife, Betty. Read More

Meyer calls on National Government to stop the state capture of Colenso Farm

18 February 2021

My recent visit to the farmer, Ivan Cloete, highlights the National Government’s mismanagement of land reform in South Africa. Read More

Strategic partnership between SATI and WCDoA to increase exports to China

10 February 2021

Over the past two weeks, Western Cape table grapes producers have been harvesting table grapes. These are to be marketed under the South African Table Grape Industry’s (SATI's) China Market Development Campaign in March 2021. Read More

South African citrus delivers record-breaking export season

3 February 2021

Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Dr Ivan Meyer has applauded the record-breaking export season by the citrus industry, stating that it is good news for the Western Cape economy, enabling thousands of jobs. Read More

Minister Meyer welcomes the easing of restrictions on wine sales

2 February 2021

I welcome the announcement made by President Cyril Ramaphosa on the easing of restrictions as it offers a much-needed injection of optimism for the Read More