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LATEST NEWS
Aquaculture resource map available
The Institute for Plant Production, Aquaculture, now has an interactive resource map available on the site. The aim of the map is to provide information to assist farmers in the development of sustainable aquaculture ventures.2008/04/22
Call for funding applications - farmworker development programme
Due date for applications: 23 May 2008 @ 12h00Some of the selection criteria include: It must be a initiative that benefit unemployed, evicted and existing farm workers directly; it must contribute to development and training of farm workers and or farm worker organisations; and preference will be given to projects that benefit women, youth, disabled, unemployed and evicted farm workers. For complete selection criteria, contact details and application forms, click here.
2008/04/15
Climate Change
Services
- Veterinary laboratory services
- Plant production laboratory services
- Pest monitor
- Weather analysis Agri-Outlook - March '08 now available
- Agricultural statistics
- Frequently Asked Questions - FAQ
Programmes
What do we do? The following programmes should show you ....- Sustainable Resource Management
- Technology, Research and Development
- Farmer Support and Development
- Agricultural economics
- Structured Agricultural Training
- Veterinary Services
Career opportunities: click here
Media
At the Department of Agriculture, much information can be downloaded by using the following links:- Information sheets
Information sheets provide information about animals production and diseases, plant production and diseases, and many other topics of agricultural interest. - Agri-Probe
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.
Training & Youth
Degree course? Short courses? Your career in agriculture starts here! Agricultural training is offered by the Department at the Cape Institute for Agricultural Training: Elsenburg.
Click here for more information on Higher Education courses and Further Education and Training courses.
Check out what agriculture offers in terms of career opportunities here.
Combining in-service training and independent research - the Young Professionals Programme offers opportunities for students who wish to complete their Master's degrees.
Emerging farmer?
- Land reform enquiries?
Although the Department of Agriculture: Western Cape is not directly involved with land claims, the procedure for land claims is outlined here. Contact details for the Department of Land Affairs are also available here. - Want to set up a food garden? We can help!
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.
