According to a recent South African Veterinary Association report, over 50% of South Africa’s young veterinarians want to leave. Economic and safety concerns have been advanced as one reason for their decision to emigrate. The Western Cape Department of Agriculture provides veterinary services (public health, export control and analytical services) and support to industries and […]
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Four fruit farmers, Andreas Klaase, Belinda Williams, Debrah Theunissen, Liza Ambraal and the Western Cape Prestige Agri-Award winner, Nigel Klaasen, have just returned from a market access capacity building tour to the Netherlands and attending Fruit Logistica in Berlin, Germany. Fruit Logistica is an international trade fair that covers all sectors of the fresh produce
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On Friday, I wrote to the Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development, Thoko Didiza, requesting her assistance in ensuring that an unfair increase in excise duties does not negatively impact the wine industry. I did so in anticipation of next week’s Budget Address by the Minister of Finance, Enoch Godongwana. I aim to
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The 10th International Symposium on Irrigation of Horticultural Crops was convened in Stellenbosch in the Western Cape from 29 January to 2 February, co-hosted by the Western Cape Department of Agriculture, Stellenbosch University, and the University of Pretoria. The Irrigation Symposium is held every three to four years under the auspices of the International Society
Western Cape hosts International Symposium on Irrigation of Horticultural Crops Read More »
This project is an initiative of the Western Cape Department of Agriculture.
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