The news that the Western Cape has generally received more rain than expected in June has been generally well-received by the Western Cape agricultural industry. It is important to note, however, that, for the rest of the season, the frequency of rain (i.e. regular rain without dry spells) is more important than the total volume […]
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Tomorrow, 17 June 2022, is commemorated as World Desertification and Drought Day. This year’s theme is healthy land equals healthy people. This focus is on transforming degraded land into healthy land to promote community and ecosystem resilience while improving human life, particularly in arid, semi-arid and dry sub-humid areas. Avoiding slowing and reversing the loss
Western Cape allocates R55M to ecological infrastructure Read More »
Compared to Q1 2021, recent Q1 2022 gross domestic product (GDP) and employment numbers confirm that Western Cape agriculture is pushing forward. StatsSA GDP numbers show that South Africa’s (RSA) economic performance in the 1st quarter of 2022 grew by 1.9% quarter-on-quarter (q/q) and 3% year-on-year (y/y). The GDP growth in the 1st quarter of
Recent Q1 2022 GDP and Job Numbers confirm that WCDoA is pushing forward Read More »
7 June 2022 is World Food Safety Day. This year’s slogan, Food Safety is everyone’s business, focuses on a multi-sectoral approach to food safety. The Western Cape Department of Agriculture takes its food safety mandate very seriously. Our team of professionals in Veterinary Services regularly inspects and audits the 62 registered abattoirs in the province
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This project is an initiative of the Western Cape Department of Agriculture.
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