agri workers

Our Farmers, Agri Workers and their families deserve respect

“Farmers and agri-workers do not deserve the vile sentiments expressed in the song “Kill the Farmer, Kill the Boer which was so enthusiastically and irresponsibly sung of over the weekend,” said Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Dr Ivan Meyer. “Our farmers work hard to produce food for our nation and ensure food security” added Minister …

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Emerging Farmers and Agri Worker inspire hope

Four fruit farmers, Andreas Klaase, Belinda Williams, Debrah Theunissen, Liza Ambraal and the Western Cape Prestige Agri-Award winner, Nigel Klaasen, have just returned from a market access capacity building tour to the Netherlands and attending Fruit Logistica in Berlin, Germany. Fruit Logistica is an international trade fair that covers all sectors of the fresh produce …

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Minister Meyer welcomes Lotus manufacturing SA’s R170m investment in Wolseley

Western Cape Minister of Agriculture Dr Ivan Meyer has welcomed the news that the Flemish biscuit company, Lotus, has started constructing its third factory in Wolseley in the Western Cape. Meyer: “The agro-processing subsector is vital in creating jobs in our rural communities. I, therefore, welcome the investment by Lotus SA as it will positively …

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