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South Africa's animal vaccines shortage impedes growth and jobs creation

“Farmers cannot afford any further setbacks after having survived a drought that decimated many herds. Farmers are still trying to recover...

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Western Cape launches the 2023 Western Cape Prestige Agri Worker Competition

Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Dr Ivan Meyer, has launched the 2023 Western Cape Prestige Agri-Worker Competition in Hermanus in the...

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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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Focus on quality at the 19th Annual Ostrich Auction supports growth and jobs

Two ostriches owned by PJ Terblanche & Sons were sold for record prices at the Western Cape Department of Agriculture's (WCDoA) 19th annual...

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Rugby exchange is rooted in Agriculture and Food Security

On Friday, 21 April, the Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Dr Ivan Meyer, hosted a breakfast at Elsenburg Agricultural Training...

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Western Cape commemorates Creativity and Innovation Day

On 21 April, the United Nations commemorates Creativity and Innovation Day. "It is time for us to reflect on creativity and innovation in...

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A functional veterinary services is crucial to the agricultural sector

"A functional professional veterinary service is critical to the agricultural sector as our veterinarians play an essential role in...

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Western Cape signs Memorandum Of Understanding with Potatoes SA

The Western Cape Department of Agriculture (WCDoA) and Potatoes SA recently signed a 3-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). Potatoes are...

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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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Western Cape Agriculture 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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