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You've reached the Western Cape Department of Agriculture's official website. This site is dedicated to providing an efficient and comprehensive agricultural information service.Looking for something specific? Try a SEARCH on this page.
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Calendar highlight
South African Cheese Festival 2014
Farm Worker of the Year Competition dates:
24 July: Witzenberg
2 August: Koup/Sentraal Karoo
20 August: Breede Valley
21 August: Hex Valley
27 August: Olifants River
28 August: Franschhoek
4 September: Langeberg
5 September: Piket-Bo-Berg
11 September: Swartland
16 September: Overberg
16 September: EGVV
18 September: Stellenbosch
23 September: Klein Karoo
25 September: Bergriver
26 September: Durbanville
2012/2013 Annual Report
Click on the image to download the latest Annual Report.
Bid Information
All Bid Information can be downloaded here.
2013 Tariff Register
Download hereDie vy in
Suid-Afrika
This book (only available in Afrikaans for now) can be purchased from the author. Western Cape Department of Agriculture Service Points
IMPORTANT notice to all service providers
Western Cape Cabinet
Equine Census 2012
Anwers to questions w.r.t. the 2012 Equine Census can be downloaded here.
Agricultural Survey 2010
The survey can be viewed here.
Trilingual Agricultural Dictionary
Feedback: e-mail the Webmaster with comments or questions.
Confused by an acronym used in these pages or other government communication? This page may help!
Links to websites of agricultural events, festivals, shows
AGRI-YOUTH:
Careers, info, games and more
Your weather today
Dam levels
Western Cape Water: For dam levels click here
LATEST NEWS
AFRICAN HORSE SICKNESS - Public Situation Reports - all information available here.
Minister Van Rensburg challenges Minister Joemat-Pettersson on allegations.
Download the full media release here
2014/04/02
2014/15 Budget Speech can be downloaded here.
2014/15 Media Release can be downloaded here.
Archive:
2014
2013
2012
2011
2009-2010
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.
Calculate your carbon footprint
A carbon calculator tool for the Fruit and Wine Industry is available by clicking on the image.
Subsistance and Small Holder Farmers
Climate change is widely recognised as the most serious environmental threat to our planet. - read more here.
The Provincial Decision-Making Enabling (PROVIDE) Project is a national project to facilitate policy decision-making.
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.
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
- 2014 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
Media & Information Services
At the Department of Agriculture, much information can be downloaded by using the following links:
- Africa Agenda
Country Profiles
Trade Analysis
- 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..
Training & Youth
Agricultural training is offered by the Department at the ELSENBURG Agricultural Training Institute.
- ELSENBURG Agricultural Training Institute.
- Higher Education
- Further Education and Training
General Enquiries: Marilise Smith - 021 808 7686 / 021 808 7691 or email: Marilise Smith
Burgundy Wine Exchange Programme for Cellar Workers
Individuals within the Western Cape Cellars and Wine industry are invited to participate in the Western Cape / Burgundy wine exchange programme.
Download more information here - english / afrikaans
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.
