agriculture

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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Western Cape Equine Industry Continues to Expand International Reach

Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism, Dr Ivan Meyer, has welcomed the continued growth of the province’s equine export industry, with further consignments of horses destined for international markets in the coming months. A total of 31 horses were exported to France on 30 June 2026, departing from Cape Town International Airport

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All efforts must focus on fixing performance at the Port of Cape Town ahead of the 2025/26 export season

Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism, Dr Ivan Meyer, has emphasised that the rerouting of agricultural exports to Eastern Cape ports should be avoided during the upcoming 2025/26 export season, with a renewed, urgent focus on improving efficiency at the Port of Cape Town. This follows recent insights indicating that significant volumes

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Severe Weather Impacts the Agriculture Sector Across the Western Cape

The Western Cape Department of Agriculture (WCDoA) is assessing the significant impact of severe weather conditions that affected the province between 10 and 13 May 2026. A series of intense cold fronts resulted in widespread flooding, infrastructure damage, and disruptions to farming communities across key agricultural regions. The agricultural sector has been particularly hard hit,

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