News and Speeches for Department of Agriculture | Western Cape Government

News and Speeches for Department of Agriculture

Dog Rabies confirmed on the Cape Peninsula

31 May 2024

A case of rabies has been confirmed in a pet dog residing in the Capri area of the Southern Peninsula Read More

World Milk Day - 1 June 2024: Western Cape milk products to the rescue

31 May 2024

In 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

Know your responsibilities when moving livestock in South Africa

31 May 2024

Since 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

WCDoA presents R2 Million cheque to CGA Sterile Insect Technique Programme

23 May 2024

WESTERN 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 2024

Following 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 2024

Despite 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 2024

WESTERN CAPE PROVINCIAL VETERINARY LABORATORY (PVL) RE-OPENS TO SERVE THE CITIZENS WITH ENHANCED CAPACITY< Read More