Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism, Dr Ivan Meyer, welcomes the lifting of the ban on vegetable exports to Botswana. Minister Meyer said, “This move will encourage increased trade among Southern African Customs Union (SACU) members, who view the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) as a critical tool for developing regional […]
MINISTER IVAN MEYER ENCOURAGE FIRST-YEAR STUDENTS TO PREPARE FOR THEIR FUTURE ROLES IN THE AGRICULTURAL SECTOR On Friday, 24 January 2025, the Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism welcomed first-year students to the Elsenburg Agricultural Training Institute (EATI) in Stellenbosch. Addressing the students, Minister Meyer urged them to seize every opportunity EATI
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The new book The 9th World Congress on Conservation Agriculture highlights the transformative potential of Conservation Agriculture (CA) as a sustainable farming practice in the face of global challenges like climate change, soil degradation, and food insecurity. Featuring insights from experts worldwide, the book underscores CA’s core principles: minimal soil disturbance, permanent soil cover, and
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On Saturday, 7 December 2024, 189 students graduated from the Elsenburg Agricultural Training Institute in Stellenbosch with qualifications ranging from Certificates and Diplomas in Agriculture to Baccalaureus (bachelor’s degree). Fifty-two students successfully completed the learnership programme, 57 the diploma programme, 73 the B Agri programme and 7 received certificates in equine studies. Special Awards in
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This project is an initiative of the Western Cape Department of Agriculture.
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