western cape department of agriculture

Western Cape Agriculture extends MOU with commodity organisations

Officials from the Western Cape Department of Agriculture (WCDoA) and Commodity partners met last week to extend their Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) for another three years. This sets the platform for commodity organisations to continue to support new farmers with advice, mentorship, training, inputs, market access, and mutual in-kind contributions. Agreements were signed with the […]

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Innovation and creativity are key drivers of service delivery success

Tomorrow, 21 April 2022, the Western Cape Department of Agriculture joins the world in celebrating Creativity and Innovation Day. The day encourages people to let go of their creativity and use new ideas to make the world a better place to live. Innovation is one of the core values of the Western Cape Government. Employees

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Minister Meyer welcomes Lotus manufacturing SA’s R170m investment in Wolseley

Western Cape Minister of Agriculture Dr Ivan Meyer has welcomed the news that the Flemish biscuit company, Lotus, has started constructing its third factory in Wolseley in the Western Cape. Meyer: “The agro-processing subsector is vital in creating jobs in our rural communities. I, therefore, welcome the investment by Lotus SA as it will positively

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The Impact of Russia’s invasion of the Ukraine on Western Cape Agricultural Trade

On Monday, 7 March 2022,  I met with Agri Western Cape, Vinpro, WOSA, the Fresh Producers Exporters Forum, GrainSA, the South African Table Grapes Industry, Citrus Growers Association, and the Wool Growers Association.    I did so because I am concerned about the impact of the Russian invasion of Ukraine on the Western Cape’s agricultural trade.

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