On Friday, 24 January 2025, the Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism welcomed first-year students to the Elsenburg Agricultural Training Institute (EATI) in Stellenbosch. Addressing the students, Minister Meyer urged them to seize every opportunity EATI offers, as it is their first step in their journey towards helping to grow the province’s […]
Agriculture is not just about cultivating crops or raising livestock—it’s about cultivating the future. The story of André Brink, named Farmer of the Year for 2024 by Agricultural Writers SA (AWSA), and his farm Groot Phesantekraal exemplifies how recognizing champions in agriculture inspires excellence and drives meaningful change within South Africa. As the recipient of […]
Farmers with an interest in livestock, hunting, and outdoor industries should not miss the upcoming NAMPO ALFA Expo from 17 – 19 October 2024 in Bothaville at NAMPO Park. This premier event offers a wealth of opportunities to explore cutting-edge advancements in agriculture, while fostering a deeper connection with these key sectors. For livestock farmers, […]
Saturday, 5 October 2024, marked the successful conclusion of another impactful Western Cape Provincial Vet’s Week, a testament to the dedication and collaboration of all involved. This year’s week-long programme included rabies campaigns in Stellenbosch and Oudtshoorn, a pig farmers’ day in Mamre, a poultry stakeholder workshop at Elsenburg, and a visit to Elgin Free […]
The Overberg region once again put its best foot forward as it hosted the 5th annual NAMPO Cape Expo from 11-14 September 2024 in Bredasdorp. With a record-breaking 45,894 visitors over four days, the event surpassed last year’s attendance of 34,635, solidifying its status as the leading agricultural showcase in the Western Cape. This year’s […]
NAMPO Cape 2024 celebrates its 5th edition and the 30th anniversary of the first Mechanisation Day, which took place in 1994. Since its inception, NAMPO Cape has led the way over the past five years in showcasing the best that agriculture in the Cape has to offer. It provides producers and the community with a […]
In a significant leap forward for the agricultural sector, the Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Dr. Ivan Meyer, recently inaugurated the newly renovated Provincial Veterinary Laboratory (PVL) in Stellenbosch. This key event celebrated the enhanced capabilities and improved infrastructure of a facility that has been instrumental in safeguarding animal health and public welfare for over […]
The Cape Leopard Trust has unveiled an enticing opportunity for innovators in the agricultural and conservation fields with its latest initiative, the ‘Mobi-kraal’ project. This national competition seeks designs for a mobile, predator-proof kraal that is not only affordable, safe, and durable, but also portable, providing a much-needed solution for livestock farmers in predator-prone areas. […]
On Tuesday, 11 March 2024, the Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Dr Ivan Meyer, and the Head of Department, Dr Mogale Sebopetsa, welcomed 120 unemployed agricultural graduates as interns to the Department’s Comprehensive Agricultural Support Programme (CASP). During the two-year internship graduates will be placed with farmers and sector stakeholders who will act as mentors […]
On 19 February 2024, Cape Town Harbour witnessed the docking of the Al Kuwait, a Kuwaiti-flagged livestock vessel carrying 19,000 cattle. This event has sparked significant concern over animal welfare and environmental health issues due to the distressing conditions observed onboard and the pervasive foul smell that permeated parts of Cape Town, including Green Point, […]