Magrieta de Lange

Photo – Left to right. Gerrit van der Merwe: Chairperson of the Citrus Growers Board Dr Mogale Sebopetsa: Head of Department: Western Cape Department of Agriculture Dr Ivan Meyer - Western Cape Provincial Minister of Agriculture, Justin Chadwick: CEO, Citrus Growers Association Lukhanyo Nkombisa: General Manager, CGA Grower Development Company.

WCDoA presents R2 Million cheque to Citrus Growers Association Sterile Insect Technique Programme

The Western Cape Department of Agriculture has presented a R2 million cheque to the Citrus Growers Association (CGA) to support the Sterile Insect Technique (SIT) programme aimed at suppressing False Codling Moth (FCM). FCM is a phytosanitary pest affecting export crops such as citrus, table grapes, and stone fruit. The support received from the provincial […]

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Jacky Goliath

South African Flora blooms again at the Chelsea Flower Show in London

Following a partnership between Cape Flora SA (CFSA) and the Western Cape Government, CFSA Board Member and Managing Director of De Fynne Nursery near Paarl, Jacky Goliath will be flying the flag for both upcoming and commercial cut flower producers of South Africa at the Chelsea Flower Show which opens in London today, 21 May

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Foot and Mouth disease (FMD) threat persists

Despite ongoing efforts by national and provincial veterinary services, the threat of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) looms large following its spread from the restricted zone surrounding the Kruger National Park in 2022. This was attributed to unlawful animal movements and auctions. A recent outbreak in the Humansdorp area of the Eastern Cape, approximately 100km from the

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