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 […]
Foot and Mouth disease (FMD) threat persists Read More »
Click on the image for more information
2024 Women Entrepreneur Awards Western Cape Read More »
Yesterday, 6 May 2024, the Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Dr Ivan Meyer, opened the newly renovated and upgraded Provincial Veterinary Laboratory (PVL) in Stellenbosch. “This is a moment for celebration by the Western Cape veterinary community as it ushers in an enhanced level of services to the agricultural sector by this government”, said Minister
On 25 April 2024, the Western Cape Department of Agriculture (WCDoA) celebrated a significant milestone as the Agri-Processing Hub, situated at Elsenburg, attains the prestigious Food Safety System Certification (FSSC) 22000 accreditation. This international recognition solidifies the facility’s unwavering dedication to ensuring food safety excellence. Since its inception, the Agri-Processing Hub has been steadfast in
WCDoA Agri-Processing facility achieves FSSC 22000 Accreditation Read More »
This project is an initiative of the Western Cape Department of Agriculture.
Login to your account