LIVE YOUR PASSION
Casidra2024-10-03T14:07:42+02:00Meet Jasper Nieuwoudt, an experienced farmer from Vanrhynsdorp, Western Cape, with an unwavering dedication to agriculture spanning 35 years. Building on his expertise, Jasper diversified his operations by establishing a thriving food and vegetable garden at his Vanrhynsdorp Catering Resort. Thanks to strategic funding and equipment support from the Western Cape Department of Agriculture (WCDoA) and Casidra, Jasper's garden has flourished. Yet, his greatest legacy is his generosity, as he donates...
LOCAL WOMEN TURN VISION INTO THRIVING CHICKEN FARM
Casidra2024-10-03T14:01:20+02:00In Hopefield, Sherley Freeman and her childhood friend Sharlene Bodenheim have transformed their vision into reality with Kauthar’s Broiler Chickens, a successful free-range chicken farm dedicated to providing high-quality poultry. The idea, first introduced by Sherley four years ago, faced initial hurdles until the women secured funding from a government business development programme. This financial support enabled them to purchase their first batch of 1,300-day-old chicks, which they quickly expanded...
EMPOWERING LOCAL FARMERS FOR A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE FARMING
Casidra2024-10-03T13:58:32+02:00Meet Franko Swartz, a resilient Rooibos and livestock farmer from Wupperthal, Western Cape, who has transformed his agricultural endeavours through determination and support. Recently, Casidra, an implementing company of the Western Cape Department of Agriculture (WCDoA), supplied Franko's farm with essential resources such as animal feed, medicine, and fencing. This intervention has significantly enhanced the productivity and safety of his Rooibos tea and livestock operations. "I was facing numerous challenges, but the...
DISCOVER THE MBEKO ECO CLUB PROJECT
Casidra2024-10-03T13:52:58+02:00Established in 2019 in response to the "Day Zero" climate crisis in the Western Cape, the Mbeko Eco Club Project is a registered non-profit organisation (NPO) and public benefit organisation (PBO) dedicated to environmental education and raising awareness about climate change while actively promoting the global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) adopted by all United Nations members in 2015. A key beneficiary of the project is Vincent Nteta, who has significantly transformed...
CULTIVATING A SUSTAINABLE LEGACY: TIETIES ENTERPRISE LEADS THE WAY
Casidra2024-10-03T13:41:48+02:00Casidra recently visited Ursula and Jan Tieties, the visionary entrepreneurs behind Tieties Enterprise and Services in Vredendal North. With unwavering support from Casidra, they have successfully taken their farming operations to unprecedented heights. Acquiring a state-of-the-art tractor has significantly enhanced cultivation efficiency, while advanced electronic equipment has streamlined operations. Additionally, a cutting-edge irrigation system optimises water usage, ensuring environmentally conscious resource management. What truly sets Tieties Enterprise apart is its unwavering commitment...
WESTERN CAPE DONATES 8608 INDIGENOUS TREES TO RESTORE ECOLOGICAL INFRASTRUCTURE AND MITIGATE FUTURE FLOOD DAMAGE
Casidra2024-09-19T15:47:45+02:00On Monday, 16 September, the Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism, Dr Ivan Meyer, visited the Western Cape Development of Agriculture’s Worcester Veld Reserve Research Farm outside Worcester. During the visit, Minister Meyer highlighted that in celebration of Arbor Month, the WCDoA will distribute 8608 Indigenous trees, including the wild peach tree, fuschia tree, ashwood tree and the fake olive (vals olyf)tree, to various organisations, including primary schools...
Casidra Celebrates 35th Consecutive Unqualified Audit for 2023/24
Casidra2024-08-27T16:33:23+02:00Casidra proudly reached a significant milestone with its 35th consecutive unqualified audit for the 2023/24 financial year. This remarkable achievement was highlighted by Dr. Ivan Meyer, Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism for the Western Cape, during Casidra’s Annual General Meeting in Paarl on 27 August 2024. Minister Meyer lauded Casidra’s steadfast commitment to exemplary governance and impactful rural community development. “Casidra’s consistent demonstration of financial integrity and governance...
WESTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE GIVES R14.98 M TO CITRUSDAL WATER USERS ASSOCIATION TO MITIGATE FUTURE FLOOD DAMAGE
Casidra2024-08-20T12:29:54+02:00On Saturday, 17 August 2024, Dr Ivan Meyer, the Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism, handed over R14.98 m to the Citrusdal Water Users Association. Dr Ruben Richards, Executive Mayor of Citrusdal, and Mr Boffie Strydom, Executive Mayor of the West Coast District Municipality, accompanied Minister Meyer. Both expressed their gratitude to the Western Cape Government (WCG) for responding to farmers’ plight following severe flood damage to agriculture...
THE PORT OF CAPE TOWN IS IMPORTANT TO WESTERN CAPE’S AMBITIOUS PLANS TO CREATE BREAKOUT ECONOMIC GROWTH AND JOBS
Casidra2024-08-19T12:18:01+02:00On Monday, 12 August 2024, Dr Ivan Meyer, the Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism, met with Transnet’s Port of Cape Town management. At the meeting, Minister Meyer emphasised the Port of Cape Town’s (PoCT) importance as the Western Cape’s paramount export hub, underscoring its pivotal role in the province’s ambitious plans to achieve breakout economic growth to combat poverty and create jobs. Minister Meyer said, “The Western Cape...
MINISTER MEYER OPENS 9TH WORLD CONGRESS ON CONSERVATION AGRICULTURE
Casidra2024-07-24T11:07:08+02:00On the 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 processes above and below the ground surface, increasing water and nutrient use efficiency and improving and...
WORLD MILK DAY 1 JUNE 2024: WESTERN CAPE MILK PRODUCTS TO THE RESCUE
Casidra2024-05-31T12:55:36+02:00 In celebration of World Milk Day 2024, the Western Cape Department of Agriculture (DOA) would like to celebrate the dairy industry and acknowledge the critical role of milk as an essential food product and a "food hero". During the Covid-19 pandemic, the DOA partnered with the Milk Producers’ Organisation for Project One, donating milk worth R100 000 from its research dairies at Elsenburg and Outeniqua to those in need. Similarly,...
SOUTH AFRICAN FLORA BLOOMS AGAIN AT THE CHELSEA FLOWER SHOW IN LONDON
Casidra2024-05-22T13:19:14+02:00Following a partnership between Cape Flora SA (CFSA) and the Western Cape Government, CFSA Board Member and Managing Director of De Fynne Nursery near Paarl, Jacky Goliath will be flying the flag for both upcoming and commercial cut flower producers of South Africa at the Chelsea Flower Show which opens in London today, 21 May 2024. This international flower show, hosted by the Royal Horticultural Society, is internationally acclaimed and attracts...
WESTERN CAPE PROVINCIAL VETERINARY LABORATORY (PVL) RE-OPENS TO SERVE THE CITIZENS WITH ENHANCED CAPACITY
Casidra2024-05-07T14:08:47+02:00Yesterday, 6 May 2024, the Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Dr Ivan Meyer, opened the newly renovated and upgraded Provincial Veterinary Laboratory (PVL) in Stellenbosch. “This is a moment for celebration by the Western Cape veterinary community as it ushers in an enhanced level of services to the agricultural sector by this government”, said Minister Meyer, adding that the PVL, which celebrates its 51st anniversary this year, “is poised to continue...
WESTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE’S AGRI-PROCESSING FACILITY ACHIEVES FSSC 22000 ACCREDITATION
Casidra2024-04-30T18:08:10+02:00Photo: Mr Maliviwe Makeleni, Senior Economist, Dr Ilse Trautmann, Deputy Director-General: Agricultural Research and Regulatory Services, Mr Darryl Jacobs, Acting Head of Department, Terri-Lee Kammies, Lead Auditor and Certification Body Manager at QSCERT-SA, Londiwe Thabethe, Head of Marketing and AgriBusiness, Ms Bongiswa Matoti, Programme Manager: Agricultural Economic Services and Mr Zaa-id Rinquest, Food Scientist. On 25 April 2024, the Western Cape Department of Agriculture (WCDoA) celebrated a significant milestone as the...
Backyard Chicken House
Casidra2024-04-30T17:15:56+02:00Food security is having reliable access to sufficient, affordable nutritious food, and here at Casidra, we walk the extra mile to achieve this by providing our communities with necessities in order to survive. On 30 April 2024, we received a newly assembled state-of-the-art chicken house with built-in feeders that will each accommodate 8-10 chicken layers to be distributed to our food security beneficiaries across the Western Cape. Households in the Province are...
WESTERN CAPE SUPPORTS THE TRANSFORMATION OF THE AGRICULTURAL SECTOR
Casidra2024-04-25T11:11:38+02:00Over the past five years, the Western Cape Department of Agriculture (WCDoA) has supported 170 smallholder and commercial farmers. One of these is Chamomile Farming Enterprise, owned by Wadea and Achmat Brinkhuis. The farm was started in 2003 with 100 egg layers and has seen significant growth with the farm currently producing 30 000 eggs per day from 35 000 egg layers. The farm's eggs are distributed via Nu-laid who are...
WESTERN CAPE TABLES A R1 BILLION BUDGET FOR AGRICULTURE
Casidra2024-03-27T14:18:34+02:00Today the Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Dr Ivan Meyer, tabled the Department’s budget of R1.018 billion in the provincial parliament. Minister Meyer said, “Despite compounding challenges such as intensified delays and inefficiencies at the ports, increased geopolitical uncertainty, and load-shedding, the agriculture and agri-processing exports increased from R63 billion in 2018 to R104 billion in 2023 which is an annual average growth of 11%.” Minister Meyer announced the following key budgetary...
OUR FARMERS AND FARM WORKERS DESERVE TO BE SAFE
Casidra2024-03-27T14:12:17+02:00The Western Cape Department of Agriculture has done much over the past four years to protect and create a safer agricultural environment and farming communities. This important work of the Department will continue using the R1.018 billion budget for the 2024/25 financial year. Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Dr Ivan Meyer said, “Over the last four years, we have been working together across government, the industry and with communities to create...
Garden Route District Municipality once again empowers Small and Medium Enterprises with Equipment and Support
Casidra2024-03-27T11:16:53+02:00The Garden Route District Municipality (GRDM) Council has again supported Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) with a significant allocation of R600,000 in the 2023/2024 budget. This funding is geared towards interventions and needs of SMEs within the region. During a formal handover ceremony held yesterday, 25 SMEs meeting the specified criteria were provided with equipment they need to grow their businesses. The selection process for beneficiaries began with widespread outreach efforts, including...
THIRD ITERATION OF THE FLYOVER PROJECT SHOWS INCREASE IN HIGH-VALUE CROPS IN THE WESTERN CAPE
Casidra2024-03-20T10:38:54+02:00On Friday, 15 March 2024, the Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Dr Ivan Meyer received the final report of the third iteration of the Western Cape Department of Agriculture’s (WCDoA) Flyover Project. The “Flyover” is one of the unique flagship projects of the WCDoA that is used to provide up-to-date statistical data on agricultural production (including smaller/alternative crops), and track the infrastructure footprint and changes in the agricultural land use. The first...
AKKEDISBERG WORKER’S TRUST AN EXAMPLE OF AGRI-WORKER EMPOWERMENT.
Casidra2024-02-28T15:33:59+02:00During his recent visit to the Akkedisberg Workers Trust, Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Dr Ivan Meyer expressed his pride in the work of the award-winning wine business. Ten years ago, 20 beneficiaries - all agri-workers - successfully negotiated a 30-year lease agreement of 20ha with the Dryer family (owner of the land) and established the Akkedisberg Boedery Pty (Ltd). They immediately set about establishing 16 ha of different wine cultivars...
THE AGRICULTURAL SECTOR URGED TO FOLLOW GUIDELINES TO MINIMISE THE IMPACT OF HEAT AND FIRES
Casidra2024-02-09T11:32:30+02:00Following the continued incidences of extreme heat and numerous veld fires across the Western Cape, the Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Dr Ivan Meyer, has urged the agricultural sector to take the necessary measures to protect lives, livestock, crops and agricultural infrastructure. “My first concern is for agri-workers, producers and farmers who are daily exposed to harsh climatic conditions. Climate change is having a dramatic impact on our weather patterns and...
Casidra collaborates with Stellenbosch University on areas of mutual interest
Casidra2023-12-11T08:54:31+02:00Casidra and Stellenbosch University’s Water Institute (SUWI) have reached a joined intent to collaborate on areas of mutual interest. The two parties will work together and bring about a spirit of healthy, professional and collegial co-operation to facilitate the successful implementation of agricultural capacity building initiatives, which include, but are not limited to smallholder emerging farmers, marginalised communities (people with disabilities, women and youth). SUWI is located within the Faculty of...
WESTERN CAPE SCORES 83% SUCCESS RATE IN LAND REFORM REPORT
Casidra2023-12-05T11:02:52+02:00Photo: HOD and Minister Meyer Earlier today, Ivan Meyer, Western Cape provincial Minister of Agriculture released a research report by an independent research company, Phuhlisani Solutions. The report found that 83% of the land reform farmers who received post-settlement support (PSS) from the Western Cape Department of Agriculture (WCDoA) consider themselves to be successful agri-businesses. This stands in sharp contrast to the national government's 90% failure rate. “We are proud of the outcome of...
AGREEMENT WITH SU SCHOOL FOR CLIMATE STUDIES BOLSTERS WESTERN CAPE CLIMATE CHANGE RESILIENCE
Casidra2023-11-07T19:21:41+02:00Back – L-R: Anton Bredell (Western Cape Minister of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning); Prof Sibusiso Moyo (Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Research, Innovation and Postgraduate Studies): Minister Ivan Meyer, Western Cape Minister of Agriculture Front – L-R) Gerhard Gerber (Head of Department, Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning); Prof Louise Warnich, (Dean, Science) Dr Mogale Sebopetsa, Head of Department, Department of Agriculture) In a ground-breaking development, and as part of the ongoing...
THE WESTERN CAPE PRESTIGE AGRI AWARDS 2023 – ANNOUNCEMENT OF PROVINCIAL WINNERS
Casidra2023-11-06T13:16:43+02:00PHOTO: Pieter van Zyl (General Manager Procurement: Shoprite Freshmark); Dr Mogale Sebopetsa (Western Cape Head of Agriculture); Vivian Jakobs (Winner Prestige Agri-Worker 2023); Dr Ivan Meyer (Western Cape Minister of Agriculture) On 04 November 2023, Vivian Jakobs from Crispy Farming, Du Toit Group, Witzenberg was announced as the 2023 Western Cape Prestige Agri-Awards winner. The Western Cape Department of Agriculture’s annual Western Cape Prestige Agri Awards (WCPAA) Gala ceremony was held on...
WESTERN CAPE CELEBRATES WORLD FOOD DAY – WATER IS FOOD, WATER IS LIFE, LEAVE NO ONE BEHIND
Casidra2023-10-16T10:12:32+02:00On 6 October 2023, Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Dr Ivan Meyer kicked off Food Security Month at a World Food Day (WFD) event held at Kranshoek in Plettenberg Bay. World Food Day, held on 16 October commemorates the establishment of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations (UN). This year’s theme is “Water is Food, Water is Life ‘Leave No One Behind”. During his address, Minister Meyer said...NO NEW CASES OF AVIAN FLU IN THE WESTERN CAPE – PRODUCERS URGED TO REMAIN VIGILANT
Casidra2023-10-16T10:05:05+02:00Following the recent detection of the H7 high pathogenicity avian influenza (HPAI) in the Gauteng, Mpumalanga, Free State and Limpopo provinces, Western Cape poultry owners are encouraged to be proactive in the prevention of the spread of HPAI to the Western Cape. At the same time, Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Dr Ivan Meyer, warns that the H5N1 HPAI virus that caused seven outbreaks in the Western Cape from April to...
WORLD RABIES DAY – ALL FOR 1, ONE HEALTH FOR ALL
Casidra2023-09-29T12:29:05+02:00Main Photo: Minister Meyer and Dr Msiza Today, 28 September 2023 is World Rabies Day, a global health observance started in 2007 to raise awareness about the world's deadliest infectious disease and bring together partners to enhance prevention and control efforts worldwide. According to the Global Alliance for Rabies Control, Rabies Day aims to raise awareness and advocate for the elimination of rabies globally. It is an event designed to be inclusive,...
KHAYELITSHA YOUTH TAKE ON THE ISSUE OF FOOD INSECURITY
Casidra2023-09-20T14:10:19+02:00“Hunger and household food insecurity is real. I am therefore excited that the youth are taking on the issue of food security in our communities, as well as creating economic opportunities for themselves”, said the Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Dr Ivan Meyer. The minister was speaking during his recent visit to the Feed the Khaltsha Community Garden based at the premises of Sibongile Day and Night Care Centre in...AGRICULTURE’S Q2 2023 GDP PERFORMANCE IS GREAT NEWS FOR THE WESTERN CAPE
Casidra2023-09-11T09:59:57+02:00According to Statistics South Africa’s (StatsSA) recently announced GDP figures South Africa’s economic performance in the second quarter of 2023 increased by 0.6% and was driven by growth in nine of the ten industries. Nationally, agriculture (incl. Forestry and Fisheries) increased by 4.2 %, contributing 0.1% to the gross domestic product (GDP). As highlighted by Agbiz Chief Economist, Wandile Sihlobo, the performance is based on the production conditions of various field...
MANDELA DAY 2023 DONATIONS BRING MORE SMILES!
Casidra2023-07-20T19:03:54+02:00Caption: Beneficiary Recipients from AHOS, MOSAICSA, The HAVEN NIGHT SHELTER AND PEBBLES PROJECT Casidra joined the National mass by giving back to three community Non-profit organisations in Paarl as part of the Mandela Day Celebration on 18 July 2023. We managed to hand over a variety of items (stationery, dry food and duvets/blankets) to Mosaic Paarl, the Athlone House of Strength and the Haven Night Shelter in Paarl who were extremely grateful...
The Baviaans River Flood Project
Casidra2023-07-11T15:15:50+02:00Protecting our River Systems
With the impact of climate change already being felt in the Western Cape, it is going to be critical for Casidra to participate in future river work projects in the Province. In order to combat these losses and to preserve the future of our water systems, Casidra continues to be involved in a couple of large projects to protect river catchment areas by removing alien vegetation and...
The GRDM source R1 million for Garden Route Agro-processing Support Project
Casidra2023-07-04T11:51:10+02:00CAPTION: Representatives from GRDM and the WCG Department of Agriculture with experienced facilitators from Elsenburg during the fact-finding mission. The Garden Route District Municipality (GRDM) has been able to source R1 million funding, after a project proposal was submitted for an Agri-processing project. This initiative forms part of the GRDM’s Joint District and Metro Approach (JDMA). As part of the JDMA approach, a growth and development strategy was developed, which requires specific...
LET’S MOVE MOUNTAINS TO ADDRESS THE ENERGY CHALLENGE IN THE AGRICULTURE SECTOR
Casidra2023-07-07T11:37:07+02:00Photo: Dr Ivan Meyer and Dr Kandass Cloete with a copy of the BFAP Study Report on the Impact of the Energy Crisis on Agriculture in the Western Cape. Earlier today the Western Cape Minister of Agriculture opened the Western Cape Department of Agriculture’s Energy Summit in Rawsonville, Western Cape. Addressing farmers, producers, energy experts, officials and representatives from the financial industry, Western Cape Minister Meyer called on those present to “move...
Casidra2023-06-12T09:03:36+02:00Casidra joined various Departments of the Western Cape Government, Witzenberg Municipality and other organisations including commercial banks during the Entrepreneur Day hosted by the Perdekraal East Wind Farm on the 8th of June 2023 in the Bella Vista community hall. The aim of this session was to empower local entrepreneurs on how to access business information and funding opportunities in order to grow their small businesses. According to Gwynne-Lee Borcherds,...
CASIDRA ENTERED INTO THE PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT WITH THE GARDEN ROUTE MUNICIPALITY
Casidra2023-05-10T09:39:17+02:00Executive Mayor of GRDM, Alderman Memory Booysen (right), and CEO of Casidra, Dr Keith du Plessis (left), during and after signing a Partnership Agreement that signifies a long term collaborative partnership between GRDM and Casidra towards the implementation of the Garden Route Growth & Development Strategy.
TRI TOAD FARMING PROJECT BUILDING TOWARDS SUCCESS
Casidra2023-05-12T07:00:28+02:00Tri Toad is a female-owned smallholder farming project that specialises in vegetables, herbs and flower seedlings. Tri Toad’s project beneficiary, Ms Sheena Paulus, leases an undercover tunnel production space from a commercial vegetable seedlings producer in Schaapkraal at Philippi. Sheena said, “At Tri Toad, we are most grateful to Casidra, especially Gerrit van Schalkwyk, senior project manager, and the WCDoA’s extension officer, Jacob Modise, for implementing our project successfully. ...
WESTERN CAPE LAUNCHES THE 2023 WESTERN CAPE PRESTIGE AGRI-WORKER COMPETITION.
Casidra2023-05-09T15:29:52+02:00Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Dr Ivan Meyer, has launched the 2023 Western Cape Prestige Agri-Worker Competition in Hermanus in the Overberg District. The regional leg of the competition, which will be held across 16 regions within the Western Cape, kicks off in June 2023. Participants will compete across 11 categories: general worker, driver, irrigation specialist, technical operator, animal production, administrative staff, social development, agri-processing, foreman, junior management and middle management. Regional winners...
WESTERN CAPE UNVEILS CANNABIS IMPLEMENTATION PLAN FOR AGRICULTURE
Casidra2023-03-30T12:57:11+02:00Yesterday, 29 March 2023, the Western Cape Western Cape Minister of Agriculture unveiled the Western Cape Department of Agriculture's Western Cape Cannabis Framework and Implementation Plan (CanPlan). The CanPlan provides guidelines for establishing cannabis (medicinal cannabis) and hemp in the Western Cape. Minister Meyer said: "The CanPlan, which is aligned with the key objectives of the National Cannabis Master Plan, should contribute to economic development, job creation, rural development and poverty alleviation." According...
WESTERN CAPE AGRICULTURE BUDGET ADDRESS 2023 – A BUDGET TO INSPIRE HOPE THROUGH GROWTH AND JOBS
Casidra2023-03-29T12:00:10+02:00Today I tabled the Western Cape Agriculture Budget 2023 in the Provincial Parliament. I announced a total budget of R960.165 million. The Budget 2023 is guided by the Western Cape Government's three strategic objectives: Growth for Jobs, safety, and dignity and well-being. Furthermore, the focus is provided by my five ministerial priorities: structured education, training and research, farmer support and development, rural safety, and market access and climate change. Budget 2023 acknowledges and facilitates the agriculture sector's critical role in driving the...
SUPPORT FOR SMALL-SCALE FARMERS MUST TRANSLATE INTO GREATER MARKET ACCESS
Casidra2023-03-17T14:19:00+02:00The Western Cape Minister of Agriculture Dr Ivan Meyer handed a support package to the Small-Scale Farmers Association in Barrydale on 16 March 2023. The support package includes the following: Tractor for the planting, sowing and harvesting of lucerne. Hammer mill to assist farmers in making their animal feed. Extension and advisory services to enable farmers in the production of fodder. The introduction of genetically superior animals into cattle and pig herds. One of Minister Meyer’s...
CHIEF EXECUTIVES MEET FOR POSSIBLE BUSINESS COLLABORATIONS
Casidra2023-01-19T10:06:54+02:00Our CEO, Keith Du Plessis (in the middle), had a fruitful meeting with Transnet National Port Authority's CEO, Pepi Silinga (on the right) and CFO, Lionel Billings (on the left) to discuss possible collaborations and partnerships with future projects.
Fertiliser spreader delivered to Shera farming
Casidra2022-12-20T15:35:09+02:00Shera Farming situated in St Helena Bay, West Coast is one our projects implemented by Casidra with Comprehensive Agricultural Support Programme Funding from the Western Cape Department of Agriculture. This project was established in 2017 by Yusuf Patel who is a passionate and committed social entrepreneur. The farm specialises in the breeding, rearing and selling of wholesome Halaal Merino lamb, mutton and related products to retailers, wholesalers, butcheries and restaurants. Our Project Implementer,...
Achieving food security through private investment
Casidra2022-12-20T15:31:33+02:00Casidra was amongst more than 800 attendees from 30+ countries at the 5th African Agri Investment Indaba held at the CTICC from 14-16 November 2022 where we exhibited our services and interacted with many international stakeholders within the Agricultural sector. The Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Dr Ivan Meyer, delivered the keynote address and emphasised that, the African Union recognises the critical role industrialisation can play in promoting sustainable and inclusive...
Great teamwork leads to excellent results
Casidra2022-12-20T15:36:14+02:00Casidra’s Operational Project Management teams set a target to complete more than 20 projects by the end of November 2022. We are proud to say that this was exceeded and that the team did an exceptional job, as we always strive for delivering project management excellence in serving our communities. Well done to everyone involved for their brilliant teamwork in delivering fantastic results!
Season’s Greetings
Casidra2022-12-21T10:07:55+02:00We have come through a year filled with challenges and victories. With the holiday season approaching, we want to take the opportunity to thank you for contributing to the success of Casidra. We appreciate your continued support immensely throughout 2022. It has been reassuring to know that we can count on all our key stakeholders to change the lives of the impoverished communities in the Western Cape. Our heartfelt gratitude goes to...
WESTERN CAPE PROVINCIAL LABORATORY TO UNDERGO R23 MILLION RENOVATION
Casidra2022-12-01T10:51:58+02:00Photo: Front (from left to right). Dr Ivan Meyer (Min. Agriculture), Mr. Hassan Asmal (ACG Architects, Contract Manager), Mr. Fiesel Dramat (Construction supervisor) “Once the renovations are completed, the Western Cape Provincial Veterinary Laboratory will provide an enhanced service to our clients,” said Western Cape Minister of Agriculture Ivan Meyer during the recent handover of the building site to the contractor. Meyer said: “The Western Cape Provincial Veterinary Laboratory provides a veterinary...