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...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...
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...
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...
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...
ELSENBURG AGRICULTURAL INSTITUTE STUDENTS GRADUATE
Ukuyila2022-12-08T17:34:35+02:00Media Release by Ivan Meyer, Provincial Minister of Agriculture Release: Immediate Date: 5 December 2022 "Today, you become members of that illustrious group of students who can call themselves alumni of the Elsenburg Agricultural Training Institute", said the Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Dr Ivan Meyer, during the recent graduation ceremony held on 3 December 2022 in Stellenbosch. One hundred and seventy-seven students graduated with qualifications ranging from Certificates and Diplomas to the Baccalaureus...
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...
MEDIA RELEASE BY MINISTER IVAN MEYER: WESTERN CAPE VETS VACCINATE 18 000 DOGS DURING RABIES AWARENESS CAMPAIGN.
Casidra2022-10-27T17:26:54+02:00State veterinarians and animal technicians attached to the Western Cape Department of Agriculture vaccinated almost 18 000 dogs last month as part of the annual rabies campaign. Western Cape Minister of Agriculture Dr Ivan Meyer said that his department provides rabies vaccines for animals in informal and indigent communities across the province. Meyer said: "Veterinary officials engaged in 170 activities, visited schools and communities across the province and participated in nationally-coordinated social...
ACCOLADE FOR CASIDRA’S 33RD UNQUALIFIED AUDIT FOR 2021/22
Casidra2022-09-22T10:47:18+02:00The Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Dr Ivan Meyer, congratulated Casidra for achieving its 33rd unqualified audit in a row during the Company’s Annual General Meeting held in Paarl on 7 September 2022. “You continue to make the Western Cape Government proud by maintaining your good governance record. I must emphasise that no other single entity in the country has managed to achieve this milestone besides Casidra. Casidra continuously fulfilled...
AGRICULTURE FEEDS THE NATION
Casidra2022-09-12T12:04:15+02:00On Friday, 9 September 2022 the Minister of Agriculture, Dr Ivan Meyer, visited the Melkbosstrand Private School situated in the neighbouring farm just outside Melkbosstrand. He addressed the teachers and learners, and shared greater insight into all the efforts that his Department and Casidra are doing to continue to ensure that there is food on the table for every household in the Province and beyond. “I am proud of all...
WESTERN CAPE PRESTIGE AGRI WORKER FORUM
Casidra2022-08-16T09:03:16+02:00On the 12 August 2022, our CEO, Dr Keith du Plessis had an engagement with the Minister of Agriculture, Dr Ivan Meyer and the Western Cape Agri worker forum at Drakenstein Municipality. Du Plessis emphasised that Casidra will continue to play a pivotal role in creating jobs and economic opportunities for people in the rural communities.
INCREASING AGRI-PROCESSING CAPACITY CAN SPUR ECONOMIC GROWTH AND CREATE JOBS
Casidra2022-06-28T13:16:14+02:00The United Nations General Assembly has designated 27 June as Micro, Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises Day (MSMEs). Referred to as Small Micro and Medium Enterprises (SMMEs) in South Africa, the day raises public awareness of the SMMEs' contribution to sustainable development and the global economy. SMMEs are the backbone of economies. Against the backdrop of the high unemployment rates in the rural economies, it is crucial to recognize that SMMEs account for...
WESTERN CAPE ALLOCATES R55M TO ECOLOGICAL INFRASTRUCTURE
Ukuyila2022-06-17T16:16:14+02:00Tomorrow, 17 June 2022, is commemorated as World Desertification and Drought Day. This year's theme is healthy land equals healthy people. This focus is on transforming degraded land into healthy land to promote community and ecosystem resilience while improving human life, particularly in arid, semi-arid and dry sub-humid areas. Avoiding slowing and reversing the loss of productive land and natural ecosystems are essential for a swift recovery from the pandemic and guaranteeing...
WESTERN CAPE AGRICULTURE PROMOTES SUSTAINABLE RESOURCE USE AND MANAGEMENT
Casidra2022-06-27T11:02:02+02:00This year, the Western Cape Department of Agriculture commemorates World Environment Day (WED) by encouraging the agricultural sector to adopt sustainable resource use and management practices. Climate change poses a threat to food and job security in the agricultural sector. For this reason, the Western Cape Department of Agriculture (WCDoA) is committed to managing its resources more sustainably. I am proud that the agricultural sector in the Western Cape has adopted sustainable resource...
Humble beginning of first 100% Black-owned Boutique Wine Farm – Klein Goederust in Franschhoek
Casidra2022-06-27T10:51:59+02:00There’s a feeling of exhilaration of victory around the newly transformed Klein Goederust boutique winery in Franschhoek owned by Paul Siguqa and his wife, which opened its doors in December 2021 and is already making its mark in the tourism industry. In the wake of acquiring the land in 2019, renovating and restoring the 116 year old vineyard and its historic buildings, Siguqa is now the first black man to own...
Seed of Hope for Naomi Herbs Project
Casidra2022-06-27T10:54:44+02:00Naomi Herbs, situated in the Stellenbosch area, is best known for their high quality herbs and vegetables. This farming project was established by Naomi Linders as a sole-beneficiary who takes pride in growing fresh and excellent quality herbs and vegetables. The Western Cape Department of Agriculture supported the project financially through their Comprehensive Agricultural Support Programme (CASP). Casidra used the CASP funding to implement the project by procuring garden tools,...
GOOD NEWS NATURAL PRODUCE EMPOWERED FOR BETTER
Casidra2022-06-27T11:00:12+02:00The Good News Natural Produce project situated in Atlantis aspires to produce the best quality chillies with no adverse impact on the environment. Casidra procured infield irrigation, fencing, implements and production inputs within three months after the project received funding from the WCDoA’s Comprehensive Agricultural Support Programme. According to our Project Manager, Yandisa Ndongeni, Casidra’s role was to ensure that high quality items are procured, excellent project management advice is applied...
Casidra Welcomes its New CEO – Dr Keith du Plessis
Casidra2022-04-28T11:53:52+02:00Casidra is pleased to announce Dr Keith du Plessis as its incoming CEO, effective 1 June 2022. Du Plessis’ experience spans more than 19 years in the Agriculture value-chain in various capacities ranging from Research and Development (R&D) to Investment and Trade Promotion. He spent more than nine years in the Agricultural R&D space at the Agricultural Research Council (ARC) in Stellenbosch and more than ten years as Head of the...
Casidra executing specialised alien plant clearing in rivers and dams
Casidra2022-04-26T09:30:40+02:00Casidra’s Environmental Sustainability team is on a mission to save precious water resources by eradicating invasive alien plants. The programme is aimed at removing intrusive alien plants which use much more water than our indigenous vegetation. Invasive plants damage the ecological integrity of our natural systems and also create problems for planting of crops. People depend on these natural systems for their livelihoods and our country cannot do without food...
LOCUST SWARMS IN THE WESTERN CAPE ARE DIMINISHING IN SIZE AND NUMBER, BUT THE THREAT REMAINS
Casidra2022-04-06T12:55:25+02:00Following my announcement two weeks ago that the Western Cape Government has allocated R5 million rand towards combating the locust infestation in Central Karoo and Garden Route Districts, indications confirm that the size and occurrence of locust swarms are decreasing in the Western Cape. The threat of re-occurrence, however, remains. No further sightings of locust swarms were reported the past week in Laingsburg. In addition, the number and size of swarms...
ELSENBURG HOSTS GRADUATION CEREMONY AT VOORBERG CORRECTIONAL CENTRE
Casidra2022-04-06T12:53:12+02:00On Monday, 4 April 2022, forty-seven offenders from the Department of Correctional Services Voorberg Centre outside Porterville graduated from the Western Cape Department of Agriculture's Elsenburg Agricultural Training Institute. The Elsenburg Agricultural Training Institute has been providing skills development at this facility since 2019. Thirteen participants received a National Qualification in Plant and Animal Production NQF4, and fourteen received a skills competency certificate. A further twenty received attendance certificates for various courses...
WESTERN CAPE AGRICULTURE TABLES A BUDGET OF R969.2 MILLION FOR 22/23
Ukuyila2022-04-04T08:43:47+02:00On the 30th of March 2022, the Minister of Agriculture in the Western Cape, Dr Ivan Meyer, tabled his budget of R969.2 million for 2022/23. In his speech, Minister Meyer confirmed that the Western Cape will not be returning to our pre-COVID days and that we will continue to lead the economic recovery of the Western Cape, create jobs and push forward. The budget of R969. 218 million for 2022/2023 includes...