western cape department of agriculture

Minister Meyer opens 9th World Congress on Conservation Agriculture

Yesterday, 22 July 2024, the Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism, Dr Ivan Meyer, officially opened the 9th World Congress on Conservation Agriculture in Cape Town. Conservation agriculture is a farming system that promotes minimum soil disturbance, permanent soil cover, and plant species diversification (crop rotation). It enhances biodiversity and natural biological […]

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Applications to the Food, Beverage, Hospitality and Cosmetics Export Events are now OPEN!

Applications to participate in the export promotion events targeted by the Western Cape Department of Agriculture for the 2024/25 financial year are now open. Please submit your applications by 28 June 2024.   Click below for more information and the application form: IVORY COAST Agro Food West Africa:  Criteria  |  Application form KENYA Food Beverage

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Photo – Left to right. Gerrit van der Merwe: Chairperson of the Citrus Growers Board Dr Mogale Sebopetsa: Head of Department: Western Cape Department of Agriculture Dr Ivan Meyer - Western Cape Provincial Minister of Agriculture, Justin Chadwick: CEO, Citrus Growers Association Lukhanyo Nkombisa: General Manager, CGA Grower Development Company.

WCDoA presents R2 Million cheque to Citrus Growers Association Sterile Insect Technique Programme

The Western Cape Department of Agriculture has presented a R2 million cheque to the Citrus Growers Association (CGA) to support the Sterile Insect Technique (SIT) programme aimed at suppressing False Codling Moth (FCM). FCM is a phytosanitary pest affecting export crops such as citrus, table grapes, and stone fruit. The support received from the provincial

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