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Direct export of horses to the EU resumes after 14 years, a boost for jobs

Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Dr Ivan Meyer, has welcomed the news that the export of thoroughbred horses from South Africa to the...

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The port of Cape Town is important to Western Cape’s economic growth and jobs

On Monday, 12 August 2024, Dr Ivan Meyer, the Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism, met with Transnet’s...

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Stopping the spread of FMD will protect jobs

On Tuesday, 15 July 2024, the Provincial Minister of Agriculture, Dr Ivan Meyer joined state veterinarians attached to the Western Cape...

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Rabies confirmed in a seal from Cape Town – Report seal bites

On 7 June 2024, a case of rabies was confirmed in a wild Cape fur seal from Big Bay, Blouberg, Cape Town. Suspected positive results have...

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World Milk Day - 1 June 2024: Western Cape milk products to the rescue

In celebration of World Milk Day 2024, the Western Cape Department of Agriculture (DOA) would like to celebrate the dairy industry and...

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South African flora blooms again at the Chelsea Flower Show in London

Following a partnership between Cape Flora SA (CFSA) and the Western Cape Government, CFSA Board Member and Managing Director of De Fynne...

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Western Cape celebrates World Food Day - Water is food, water is life

Western Cape celebrates World Food Day – Water is food, water is life On 6 October 2023, Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Dr Ivan Meyer...

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H7 HPAI detected in George, Western Cape

Following the recent detection of the H7 high pathogenicity avian influenza (HPAI) in the Gauteng, Mpumalanga, Free State and Limpopo...

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No new cases of Avian Flu in the Western Cape - producers to remain vigilant

Following the recent detection of the H7 high pathogenicity avian influenza (HPAI) in the Gauteng, Mpumalanga, Free State and Limpopo...

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Western Cape launches innovative ECOS System

The Western Cape Department of Agriculture’s Veterinary Services recently launched its innovative Export Certificate Office System (ECOS)...

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