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Minister Ivan Meyer expresses condolences following the Porterville farmer killing

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Dr Ivan Meyer, Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism, has expressed his deepest condolences to the family, friends and farming community of Porterville following the tragic passing of a farmer following an attack by unknown assailants on the farm Tevrede, in Porterville. Minister Meyer said that, “Every farmer and agri-worker deserves the […]

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The wine sector must not be subjected to an increase in excise duties

Announcement /

On Friday, I wrote to the Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development, Thoko Didiza, requesting her assistance in ensuring that an unfair increase in excise duties does not negatively impact the wine industry. I did so in anticipation of next week’s Budget Address by the Minister of Finance, Enoch Godongwana. I aim to

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Agriculture plays a leading role in the Western Cape’s Economic Recovery and Food Security

Announcement, Departmental News /

This week, the Western Cape Cabinet focused on the Overberg region, visiting the town of Bredasdorp for Cabinet Meets Agriculture. Provincial Ministers engaged with stakeholders from the province’s agricultural community to build partnerships and collaboration in the interests of food security and economic recovery in the province. “Farmers and agri-workers feed the nation and so

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Food Safety is everyone’s business

Announcement, Departmental News /

7 June 2022 is World Food Safety Day. This year’s slogan, Food Safety is everyone’s business, focuses on a multi-sectoral approach to food safety. The Western Cape Department of Agriculture takes its food safety mandate very seriously. Our team of professionals in Veterinary Services regularly inspects and audits the 62 registered abattoirs in the province

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