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Elsenburg Agricultural Training Institute Graduation Ceremony 2013

Gerrit van Rensburg, Western Cape Minister of Agriculture recently congratulated students who graduated at Elsenburg Agricultural Training Institute. A total of 114 students received their qualifications. These comprised of: 9 Diplomas; 11 Equine Studies qualifications; 67 B Agric degrees, and 27 Higher Certificates. Read more.


2013/12/17

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Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela
18 July 1918 - 5 December 2013

It is with deep sadness that the Government has learnt of the passing of the father of South Africa's democracy – Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela on 5 December 2013.

He passed on peacefully in the company of his family around 20h50 on the 5th of December 2013.

The man who was to become one of the world's greatest icons was born in Mvezo, Transkei on 18 July 1918, to Nongaphi Nosekeni and Henry Gadla Mandela. His father was the key counsellor/advisor to the Thembu royal house. Read more.

2013/12/06

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Gerrit van Rensburg wishes Western Cape farmers well with harvest

Gerrit van Rensburg on Friday visited fruit farms in the Wolseley area to wish Western Cape farmers and workers well with the current harvest season. Van Rensburg said harvest time is the only opportunity for farms to generate income which must see them through for an entire year. "This is a time for hard work. It is a time for farmers and farm workers to take hands and work together as a team. Read more...



PHOTO by Wouter Kriel

2013/11/17

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Climate Change

The Department of Agriculture Western Cape accepts that climate change is a reality and that urgent interventions and adaptations are required, especially with regards to water management strategies, biodiversity protection and resource management strategies. This link leads to a resource for all provincial reports and links to activities relating to climate change.

Services

• Veterinary laboratory services
• Plant production laboratory services
• Pest monitor
• Agri-Outlook
• Market analysis
• Agricultural statistics
• Frequently Asked Questions - FAQ

Special interest

• Climate Change
  Climate change is widely recognised as the most serious environmental threat to our planet. - read more here.
• PROVIDE project
  The Provincial Decision-Making Enabling (PROVIDE) Project is a national project to facilitate policy decision-making.
• Water and biodiversity
  The Western Cape is particularly vulnerable in terms of surface water as well as biodiversity. Have a look here for links to our activities relating to water and biodiversity.

Media

At the Department of Agriculture, much information can be downloaded by using the following links:

• Africa Agenda
  Country Profiles
  Trade Analysis
  
• Elsenburg Dairy Day - 110 Years
  Information about the Dairy Day can be downloaded here.
  
• Outeniqua Research Farm - Information Day
  Information about the Information Day can be downloaded here.
  
• Information sheets
  Information sheets provide information about animals production and diseases, plant production and diseases, and many other topics of agricultural interest.
• AgriProbe
  Our quarterly magazine, fully downloadable.
• Radio Elsenburg
  Afrikaans radio programmes from Radio Sonder Grense
• Official Publications
  Official publications, such as the Annual Report, Strategic plans, etc.
• Other publications
  Includes guides, strategic documents, collaborative publications with other stakeholders.
• Research Snippets
  Research Snippets gives you a regular short and conscise update on all recent research results and general management practices in order to increase efficiency and production. It will mainly cover the following fields: sheep; milk herds; ostriches and aquaculture.
• Daily Media - All media articles in various publications..
  

Calculate your carbon footprint

A carbon calculator tool for the Fruit and Wine Industry is available by clicking on the image.

Training & Youth

Agricultural training is offered by the Department at the ELSENBURG Agricultural Training Institute.

• ELSENBURG Agricultural Training Institute.

Registration Schedule


• Higher Education
  
• Exam Results May/June 2013
• Further Education and Training


• ELSENBURG COLLEGE NEWS

General Enquiries: Marilise Smith - 021 808 7686 / 021 808 7691 or email: Marilise Smith


To apply for the 2013 FET Learnership Programmes - click on the images below.

Check out what agriculture offers in terms of career opportunities here.

EXTERNAL BURSARY PROGRAMME
The Western Cape Department of Agriculture awards bursaries to students studying full-time at a registered Further and Higher Educational Institution towards obtaining a SAQA registered qualification in the Agricultural sector.
Please note: only applications in response to an advertisement, will be considered.

YOUNG PROFESSIONALS PROGRAMME
Please note: only applications in response to an advertisement, will be considered.

INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME
Please note: only applications in response to an advertisement, will be considered.

Subsistance and Small Holder Farmers

Land reform enquiries
Food gardens - we can help you set up a food garden

Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development

• Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development
• Recent news
• Recent speeches
• Photo gallery
• 2013 budget speech

Programmes

What do we do? Click below for a summary and contact details:

• Sustainable Resource Management
• Research, Technology and Development Services
• Farmer Support and Development
• Rural Development Coordination
• Agricultural Economic Services
• Structured Agricultural Education and Training
• Veterinary Services

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