News and Speeches for Department of Agriculture
Dowry Meets Producers
31 August 2006In the continuous interaction with producers, Agri Western Cape and other role players it became evident that there is a dire need for further discussion with farmers/producers in the Western Cape to give further input to the Government. Read More
Opening of New Laboratory Facilities
30 August 2006Minister Cobus Dowry will open the new laboratory facilities of the Veterinary services component of the Western Cape Department of Agriculture at 10:00 Friday, 1 September 2006. Read More
Worcester/Robertson Cleared of African Horse Sickness
12 July 2006Early in April 2006 a temporary ban was imposed on the movement of horses, mules, donkeys and zebras in the Worcester and Robertson magisterial districts. The purpose of this ban was to limit the spread of an outbreak of African Horse Sickness on... Read More
Female Farmer Competition Launches New Competition Category
9 July 2006A new category, namely Top Contributor to Agriculture, was launched for the annual Female Farmer competition to acknowledge women who do not farm themselves, but contribute to agriculture in different ways. The awards ceremony will be held on 4... Read More
Food Security Taken One Step Further Through Public/Private Partnership.
25 April 2006MEDIA ALERT The Minister of Agriculture, Cobus Dowry, will open a public/private partnership food security project in Philippi, 25 April 2006. Read More
Department of Agriculture and Eskom Collaborate for Training
25 November 2005Eskom recently donated agricultural equipment to the value of R60 000 to the Cape Institute for Agricultural Training: Elsenburg's satellite campus at the Outeniqua experiment farm near George. Read More
Minister Cobus Dowry And Banks Meet To Discuss Assistance For Hail Stricken Farmers
21 November 2005A severe hailstorm struck the Ashton, Montague and Bonnievale areas on 11 November 2005. I visited the area on 17 November 2005 and was accompanied by officials from my department. I was heartened by the plight of the farmers who were affected by... Read More
Statement By Cobus Dowry Minister For Agriculture In The Western Cape
21 November 2005I am extremely proud that the Western Cape Department of Agriculture was awarded the gold trophy at the first ever Premier's Service Excellence Awards function held at the CCITC last night. Read More
Minister Urge Poultry Farmers To Vaccinate Poultry Against Newcastle Disease
14 November 2005The Minister of Agriculture of the Western Cape, Cobus Dowry, made an urgent appeal to poultry farmers to ensure that their flocks are vaccinated against Newcastle disease. Read More
Eskom Donates Equipment Worth R60 000 to Cape Institute for Agricultural Training
7 November 2005Eskom recently donated agricultural equipment to the value of R60 000 to the Cape Institute for Agricultural Training: Elsenburg's satellite campus at the Outeniqua experiment farm near George. Read More
Western Cape Relieved after the Lifting of Ban on the Export of Ostriches and Poultry
16 October 2005The Commission of the European Union Communities has reversed the decision to ban South African ostrich and poultry products from entering the European Communities due to the outbreak of the avian influenza in ostriches in 2004.The reversal of the... Read More
Annual Female Farmer of the Year Competition Opens
4 May 2005"We have to understand that there is no space in Agriculture for an "us" and "them" approach. Read More
Farmworkers in dialogue
14 August 2004A historical moment in the lives of the farm worker community is taking place on 17 and 18 August 2004. Read More
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