News and Speeches for Department of Agriculture
Critical drought areas receive R48,1 million in fodder support
30 June 2022Despite the recent rains, large parts of the Western Cape, specifically the Central Karoo, Little Read More
Increasing Agri-Processing capacity can spur economic growth and create jobs
27 June 2022The United Nations General Assembly has designated 27 June as Micro, Small and Medium-Sized Enterp Read More
June rainralls hold promise of good winter crops
23 June 2022The news that the Western Cape has generally received more rain than expected in June has been generally well-received by the Western Cape agricultural industry. Read More
Western Cape allocates R55M to ecological infrastructure
20 June 2022Tomorrow, 17 June 2022, is commemorated as World Desertification and Drought Day. Read More
Recent Q1 2022 GDP and Job Numbers confirm that WCDoA is pushing forward
13 June 2022Compared to Q1 2021, recent Q1 2022 gross domestic product (GDP) and employment numbers confirm that Western Cape agriculture is pushing forward. Read More
Food Safety Is Everyone’s Business
7 June 20227 June 2022 is World Food Safety Day. This year’s slogan, Food Safety is everyone’s business, focuses on a multi-sectoral approach to food safety. The Western Cape Department of Agriculture takes its food safety mandate very seriously. Read More
Western Cape Agriculture Promotes Sustainbale Resource Use And Management
6 June 2022This year, the Western Cape Department of Agriculture commemorates World Environment Day (WED) by encouraging the agricultural sector to adopt sustainable resource use and management practices. Climate change poses a threat to food and job security... Read More
Western Cape celebrates World Milk Day 2022 on 1 June 2022
31 May 2022On Wednesday, 1 June 2022, I will join the staff at the Outeniqua Research Farm in George to celebrate World Milk Day on 1 June 2022. Read More
Western Cape launches Africa Agriculture Strategy
30 May 2022On Friday, 27 May 2022, the Western Cape Department of Agriculture launched its Africa Agricultural Strategy for the Western Cape. Read More
Western Cape launches Agri-Processing On Wheels initiative in Overberg
20 May 2022On Monday, 9 May 2022, Western Cape Minister of Agriculture Dr Ivan Meyer, accompanied by the Executive Mayor of the Overberg District Municipality, Alderman Sakkie Franken, launched the Western Cape Department of Agriculture's mobile Agri-... Read More
WCDoA announces winners of Food Garden Competition
12 May 2022On Monday, 9 May 2022, Western Cape Minister of Agriculture Dr Ivan Meyer announced the Food Garde Read More
WCDoA launches Prestige Agri-Awards and Agri-Worker Household Census dashboard
4 May 2022Yesterday, 3 May 2022, the Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Dr Ivan Meyer, launched the 2022 Western Cape Prestige Agri-Awards and the Agri-Worker Household Census Dashboard. Read More
Western Cape Agriculture extends MOU with commodity organisations
26 April 2022Officials from the Western Cape Department of Agriculture (WCDoA) and Commodity partners met last week to extend their Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) for another three years. Read More
The forecast of an increase in fruit export Is good news for the Western Cape
25 April 2022The Western Cape has received good rainfall since 2018 following a prolonged period of limited precipitation. It is expected that the increased water availability will boost agricultural production. Read More
Innovation and creativity are key drivers of service delivery success
20 April 2022Tomorrow, 21 April 2022, the Western Cape Department of Agriculture joins the world in celebrating Creativity and Innovation Day. The day encourages people to let go of their creativity and use new ideas to make the world a better place to live. Read More
Western Cape Agriculture remains committed to creating safer rural communities
14 April 2022Today, I extend my condolences to the family and friends of the Kock family as they prepare to bury a wife, mother and grandmother. Read More
Minister Meyer welcomes Lotus manufacturing SA's R170m investment in Wolseley
12 April 2022Western Cape Minister of Agriculture Dr Ivan Meyer has welcomed the news that the Flemish biscuit company, Lotus, has started constructing its third factory in Wolseley in the Western Cape. Read More
Do not buy livestock from unknown origin
11 April 2022Following the outbreaks of foot and mouth disease in cattle in KwaZulu-Natal, Limpopo, the North-West, Gauteng and Free State Provinces, there is a high risk of spreading foot and mouth disease through the movement of cattle and other cloven-hoofed... Read More
Elsenburg hosts graduation ceremony at Voorberg Correctional Centre
6 April 2022On Monday, 4 April 2022, forty-seven offenders from the Department of Correctional Services Voorberg Centre outside Porterville graduated from the Western Cape Department of Agriculture's Elsenburg Agricultural Training Institute. Read More
Western Cape Agriculture Tables A Budget Of R969.2 Million For 22/23
31 March 2022Yesterday I tabled a budget of R969.2 million. I confirmed that the Western Cape will not be returning to our pre-covid days and that we will continue to lead the economic recovery of the Western Cape, create jobs and push forward. Read More
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