WESTERN CAPE CELEBRATES WORLD MILK DAY 2025 On Friday, 30 May 2025, the Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism, Dr Ivan Meyer, joined agricultural scientists and students at the dairy research facility at Elsenburg to mark World Milk Day. Commemorated on 1 June, World Milk Day was established in 2001 by the […]
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Conservation Agriculture (CA) is a sustainable farming approach emphasizing minimal soil disturbance, cover, and crop rotation. Despite its numerous benefits, CA adoption rates remain low in many regions. To address this, a multifaceted strategy is essential to promote and enhance awareness and advocacy of CA globally. To advocate for CA effectively, it is crucial to
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Western Cape Department of Agriculture (WCDoA) has partnered with Babylonstoren and its new venture, Soetmelksvlei, to provide genetic plant material derived from the department’s extensive fig collection at its Oudshoorn research farm for establishment at the two farms near Simondium. To mark the historic day, Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism, Dr
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“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
This project is an initiative of the Western Cape Department of Agriculture.
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