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National GDP growth and an increase in Western Cape Business Confidence indicate improving economic conditions in the Provincial Economy

 “The growth observed in 7 out of 10 national sectors, particularly in finance, energy, and construction, is encouraging and suggests the possibility of positive Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth at the provincial level,” said Dr Ivan Meyer, Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism. Minister Meyers’ comments follow the StatsSA release of the […]

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Western Cape welcomes the DMA declaration to curb the spread of FMD to the Province

Earlier today, John Steenhuisen, the National Minister of Agriculture, published measures in the State Gazette No 50977 to prevent the spread of the foot-and-mouth disease virus through the movement of cattle, sheep, goats, and products derived from these animals in certain areas. No cloven-hoofed animals, animal products derived from cloven-hoofed animals or genetic material of

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Stopping the spread of FMD will protect jobs

On Tuesday, 15 July 2024, the Provincial Minister of Agriculture, Dr Ivan Meyer joined state veterinarians attached to the Western Cape Government’s Beaufort West State Veterinarian Office at the local weighbridge to inspect vehicles transporting livestock through the town. Commenting on the operation Minister Meyer highlighted that biosecurity presented a major risk to the agricultural

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