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Let's move mountains to address the energy challenge in the agriculture sector

Earlier today the Western Cape Minister of Agriculture opened the Western Cape Department of Agriculture’s Energy Summit in Rawsonville...

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Western Cape Minister of Agriculture addresses Citrusdal Farmers

Yesterday, 13 June 2023, the Western Cape Provincial Minister of Agriculture, Dr Ivan Meyer addressed the Olynfenboschkraal Farmers’...

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Western Cape rejects raced-based quotas for water licenses

The Western Cape Department of Agriculture (WCDoA) rejects race-based quotas for the allocation of water licenses as proposed by the...

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Partnerships and collaboration are key to enhancing rural safety

On Friday, 2 June 2023, Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Dr Ivan Meyer, and the Western Cape Minister of Police Oversight and Community...

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Avian Influenza situation in the Western Cape

Avian Influenza (HPAI) has been detected on a layer farm near George. The affected birds are being culled and eggs are disposed of. This...

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Western Cape celebrates World Milk Day 2023

Earlier today I attended the Western Cape Department of Agriculture’s World Milk Day 2023 celebrations at Elsenburg. World Milk Day was...

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Public and agriculture sector to be vigilant after detection of avian influenza

The Western Cape Veterinary Services has warned poultry farmers that avian influenza has been detected in two commercial layer farms in the...

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Western Cape unveils Cannabis Implementation Plan for Agriculture

Western Cape unveils Cannabis Implementation Plan for Agriculture

Yesterday, 29 March 2023, the Western Cape Western Cape Minister of Agriculture unveiled the Western Cape Department of Agriculture's...

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Western Cape unveils Cannabis Implementation Plan for Agriculture

Yesterday, 29 March 2023, the Western Cape Western Cape Minister of Agriculture unveiled the Western Cape Department of Agriculture's...

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WCDoA Budget 2023 - A Budget to Inspire Hope through Growth and Jobs

Today I tabled the Western Cape Agriculture Budget 2023 in the Provincial Parliament. I announced a total budget of R960.165 million. The...

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