September 2026

Western Cape welcomes proposal to expand production of South Africa’s Foot-and-Mouth Disease vaccine

Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism, Dr Ivan Meyer, has welcomed the proposal by National Minister of Agriculture, Willie Aucamp, unanimously endorsed by the Board of the Agricultural Research Council (ARC), to allow qualifying private sector companies access to the ARC’s intellectual property relating to Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) vaccines and to participate […]

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Western Cape Agriculture celebrates 100 years of agricultural innovation at Langgewens Research Farm

Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism, Dr Ivan Meyer, yesterday joined researchers, farmers, industry partners and departmental officials to celebrate the centenary of Langgewens Research Farm, marking 100 years of scientific excellence, agricultural innovation and farmer support in the Western Cape. The celebration commemorated the purchase of the farm by the Western

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Western Cape Foot-and-Mouth Disease war room confirms strong progress in Provincial Vaccination Programme

The Western Cape Department of Agriculture’s Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) War Room met today with key agricultural stakeholders, industry partners and veterinary representatives to review progress on the provincial vaccination programme, assess vaccine availability and strengthen ongoing efforts to protect the province’s livestock sector. The meeting confirmed that the Western Cape’s vaccination programme continues to make

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