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WCDoA Commemorates United Nations International Day of Rural Women 2024

WESTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE COMMEMORATES UNITED NATIONS INTERNATIONAL DAY OF RURAL WOMEN 2024 The Western Cape Department of Agriculture (WCDoA) proudly joins the global community in celebrating the United Nations International Day of Rural Women on 15 October 2024. This day serves to honour the critical role rural women play in advancing agriculture, fostering […]

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Foot and Mouth disease (FMD) threat persists

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

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Western Cape supports the transformation of the agricultural sector

Over the past five years, the Western Cape Department of Agriculture (WCDoA) has supported 170 smallholder and commercial farmers. One of these is Chamomile Farming Enterprise, owned by Wadea and Achmat Brinkhuis. The farm was started in 2003 with 100 egg layers and has seen significant growth with the farm currently producing 30 000 eggs

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