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News , Farming
February 4, 2025

Agri SA Acknowledges 4.4% Farm Wage Increase Amidst Sector Challenges

Agri SA Acknowledges 4.4% Farm Wage Increase Amidst Sector Challenges

Agri SA notes the announcement made by the Department of Labour and Employment regarding a 4,4% increase in the national minimum wage for farm workers, effective 1 March 2025. This adjustment raises the minimum wage from R27,58 to R28,79, a decision that reflects the complex economic landscape currently faced by the agricultural sector in South […]

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Farming , Awards , News
December 20, 2024

Power of Recognition: Celebrating Champions in Agriculture

The agricultural sector serves as the backbone of global economies, feeding billions while sustaining rural communities. Yet, the tireless dedication of those working in the fields often goes unrecognized. Agricultural awards, such as the Western Cape Prestige Agri-Worker Awards, the National Dairy Master Farmer Awards, the Agricultural Writers SA Farmer of the Year recognition, and […]

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Awards , News
November 4, 2024

Lindie-Alet van Staden Named 2024 Western Cape Agri-Worker of the Year

Lindie-Alet van Staden Named 2024 Western Cape Agri-Worker of the Year

On Saturday, 2 November 2024, Lindie-Alet van Staden from L’Ormarins Wine Estate, Franschhoek, in the Cape Winelands, was named the Western Cape Prestige Agri-Worker of the Year 2024. Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism, Dr Ivan Meyer, described Lindie-Alet as a worthy winner. Minister Meyer congratulated Ms van Staden, “I look forward […]

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Farming , News
October 29, 2024

Western Cape Agriculture Harvests Another Clean Audit, Boosting Exports and Rural Development

Western Cape Agriculture Harvests Another Clean Audit

On 28 October 2024 the Western Cape Department of Agriculture presented its Annual Report 2023/24 to the Western Cape Provincial Parliament (WCPP). The report highlighted that the Western Cape accounted for 51% of South Africa’s total agricultural exports in 2022. Since 2018, agriculture and agri-processing exports have increased from R63 billion to R104 billion in […]

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Farming , Education , News
March 6, 2024

Minister Ivan Meyer’s Vision for Education and Training is Reshaping Agriculture in the Western Cape

When Dr Ivan Meyer was appointed the Western Cape Minister of Agriculture in 2019 he stressed that the future of a sustainable agricultural sector is dependent on new information, technological advancement, and a generation of agri-workers and youth with appropriate skills and qualifications to engage within an inclusive agricultural economy. Speaking at the recent SA […]

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Farming , News
February 6, 2024

Agricultural sector urged to follow guidelines to minimise the impact of heat and fires

Following 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 agriculture 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 […]

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Awards , Farming , News
November 6, 2023

Vivian Jakobs from Crispy Farming Wins Top Honors at 2023 Western Cape Prestige Agri-Awards

On 4 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 Saturday, 4 November 2023, at the Protea Hotel Marriot Techno Park, Stellenbosch. This annual […]

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Awards , News , Sustainability
September 19, 2023

Boschendal wins big at 2023 Cape Prestige Agri-Awards

Boschendal has been recognised as the Best Performing Farm in the Franschhoek region at the recent Cape Prestige Agri-Awards, claiming top honours in a fiercely competitive category that included entries from some of the most renowned farms in the region. Charles Edmonds, Managing Director of Farming at Boschendal, says: “We are incredibly proud of all […]

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