The Western Cape Department of Agriculture delivers the following broad range of services:

• Research and technology development services to animal and crop producers in the Western Cape.

• Agricultural advice and guidance to the agricultural community and all users of natural resources.

• Agriculture infrastructure to qualifying farmers.

• Agricultural training, including higher- and further education. Conservation of natural resources.

• Agricultural engineering services.

• Analytical services at our plant pathology and water and soil laboratories.

• Diagnostic and analytical services at our veterinary laboratories.

• Veterinary health services.

• Co-ordination of rural development in 14 different nodes across the province.