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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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Western Cape’s coordinated FMD response sees 82% of provincial herd vaccinated

The Western Cape has received more than 597,000 doses of FMD vaccine from the national Department of Agriculture. Of these, approximately 480,000 vaccine doses have already been administered across the province. Vaccination efforts have reached all districts, with more than 382,209 primary vaccinations completed, representing 82% of the provincial herd. A further 97,560 booster vaccinations

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Minister Meyer welcomes inaugural annual citrus day as Celebration of South Africa’s Citrus Success

Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism, Dr Ivan Meyer, has welcomed the Citrus Growers Association’s (CGA) inaugural Annual Citrus Day, held in Citrusdal on 11 August 2026, as an important milestone in recognising one of South Africa’s most successful agricultural industries. Addressing industry leaders, growers, exporters, researchers and stakeholders at the event,

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Western Cape launches Free Online Export Course to help businesses access global markets

The Western Cape Department of Economic Development and Tourism (DEDAT), in partnership with the International Trade Institute of Southern Africa (ITISA), has launched a free Online Export Course to help businesses develop the skills and knowledge needed to compete in international markets. The initiative forms part of the Western Cape Government’s Growth for Jobs Strategy,

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