agriculture western cape

Western Cape Government acts swiftly to contain African Horse Sickness outbreak and protect equine industry

The Western Cape Department of Agriculture has implemented disease-control measures following the confirmation of African horse sickness (AHS) in the Cederberg region, with veterinary teams conducting surveillance, movement tracing and containment activities to protect the province’s equine industry. Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism, Dr Ivan Meyer, said the department’s immediate priority […]

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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 businesses invited to apply for Export Competitiveness Enhancement Programme

Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism, Dr Ivan Meyer, is calling on businesses across the province to apply for the Export Competitiveness Enhancement Programme (ECEP), a targeted initiative designed to help businesses expand into international markets and grow their export potential. Applications for the programme are now open, offering existing and aspiring

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Dr Mogale Sebopetsa (HOD), Dr Ivan Meyer (Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism), Ms Mercia Petersen (CEO: SA Table Grapes Industry) and Mr Jannie Strydom (Agri Western Cape)

Western Cape signs partnerships with Agriculture Commodity Organisations

The  Western Cape Department of Agriculture (WCDoA) and commodity partners met yesterday to renew their Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) for another five years. This sets the platform for commodity organisations to continue to support new farmers with advice, mentorship, training, inputs, market access, and mutual in-kind contributions. Agreements were signed with the National Wool Growers Association

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