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Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism, Dr Ivan Meyer (left), engages with Ms Leana Eksteen, Junior Farm Manager at Braams Voerkrale, and Dr Cilliers Louw, Private Veterinarian, during a visit to the feedlot. The visit formed part of ongoing efforts to strengthen biosecurity measures and support livestock producers in the province's response to Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD).

Western Cape strengthens FMD response as farmers, veterinarians and government work together to expand vaccination efforts

Announcement, Foot-and-Mouth Disease /

The Western Cape Government continues to strengthen its response to Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD), with the Western Cape Department of Agriculture (WCDoA), farmers, private veterinarians and Veterinary Services Programme, working together to protect livestock, livelihoods and the agricultural economy. Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism, Dr Ivan Meyer, recently visited a feedlot near […]

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Provincial Traffic Services intensifies FMD and road safety enforcement

Announcement, Diseases, Foot-and-Mouth Disease, News /

Provincial Traffic Services conducted 247 integrated operations across the Western Cape from 9–15 February 2026, combining high-visibility road safety enforcement with targeted action to curb the spread of Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD). Working with the Western Cape Agriculture Department, officers checked 8 143 vehicles, including six carrying livestock. The roadblocks issued 1 186 fines and impounded

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Minister Meyer addressing audience at WFD with food mountain the foreground

Commemoration of World Food Day 2025 and Food Security Month

Announcement /

Tomorrow, 16 October 2025, the Western Cape Department of Agriculture proudly joins the global community in commemorating World Food Day, under the theme: “Hand in Hand for Better Foods and a Better Future.” This annual observance, led by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, is a powerful reminder of our collective responsibility

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Western Cape Government Congratulates Minister John Steenhuisen, G20 Agricultural Ministers, and the National Department of Agriculture on Endorsing Global Commitments for Food Security

Announcement /

The Western Cape Government warmly congratulates Minister John Steenhuisen,  G20 Agricultural Ministers, and the National Department of Agriculture on the successful conclusion and endorsement of the G20 Food Security Task Force Declaration under South Africa’s G20 Presidency. This historic declaration, inspired by the African philosophy of Ubuntu—“I am because you are”—marks a significant milestone in

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