western cape agriculture

Western Cape’s coordinated FMD response sees 82% of provincial herd vaccinated

The Western Cape has received more than 597,000 doses of FMD vaccine from the national Department of Agriculture. Of these, approximately 480,000 vaccine doses have already been administered across the province. Vaccination efforts have reached all districts, with more than 382,209 primary vaccinations completed, representing 82% of the provincial herd. A further 97,560 booster vaccinations […]

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Minister Meyer welcomes inaugural annual citrus day as Celebration of South Africa’s Citrus Success

Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism, Dr Ivan Meyer, has welcomed the Citrus Growers Association’s (CGA) inaugural Annual Citrus Day, held in Citrusdal on 11 August 2026, as an important milestone in recognising one of South Africa’s most successful agricultural industries. Addressing industry leaders, growers, exporters, researchers and stakeholders at the event,

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Western Cape Government Acts with urgency in R22 Million Fodder Support for Livestock Farmers

The Western Cape Department of Agriculture (WCDoA) has approved R22 million in risk reduction relief to provide fodder support to livestock farmers affected by ongoing dry grazing conditions linked to climate variability. Extended periods of limited rainfall have placed significant pressure on grazing veld across several regions of the province, affecting livestock conditions and threatening

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Foot-and-Mouth Disease vaccination roll out ramps up as Western Cape receives 100,000 mores vaccine doses

Joint Media Release by Premier Alan Winde and Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism Dr Ivan Meyer,  Foot-and-Mouth Disease vaccination roll out ramps up as Western Cape receives 100,000 mores vaccine doses 100,000 doses of Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) vaccine arrived at Cape Town International Airport last night, providing a further boost to

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