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The forecast of an increase in fruit export is good news for the Western Cape

The Western Cape has received good rainfall since 2018 following a prolonged period of limited precipitation. It is expected that the increased water availability will boost agricultural production. Commenting on the expectation for a good harvest Western Cape Minister of Agriculture Ivan Meyer said: “In light of many disruptions to international trade due to Covid-19, […]

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Western Cape commits R5M to combat locust infestation in the Karoo

The Western Cape Department of Agriculture has made R5 million immediately available to provide support in personal protective equipment, sprayer pumps and aerial spraying support to teams combatting the outbreak of locust swarms in the Western Cape. Combatting the locust infestation is critical for food security and rural livelihoods. The locust infestation levels, including the

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Western Cape Ostrich Industry gives Diplomats a taste of Ostrich

Yesterday, 14 March 2022, Western Cape Minister of Agriculture Dr Ivan Meyer and the South African Ostrich Business Chamber (SAOBC)  hosted an event to introduce members of our diplomatic corps to the array of ostrich meat products produced in the Western Cape. Minister Meyer highlighted that introducing foreign diplomats to uniquely Western Cape products was

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No further cases of ASF reported in the Southern Cape

No other African Swine Fever (ASF) cases have been reported in Mossel Bay and George in the Southern Cape since January 2022. Veterinary officials estimate that about 370 pigs have died due to the disease in these areas. The areas remain under quarantine, and local municipalities are assisting with the disposal of carcasses and disinfection.

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