R120 million for emerging fruit farmers in Western Cape
Emerging fruit farmers in the Western Cape are set to receive R120 million in funding to help them increase productivity on their farms.
View ArticleNew African Horse Sickness outbreaks in Western Cape
Two more horses have died from African horse sickness (AHS) in the Western Cape since a young stallion had died of the dreaded sickness last month.
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Western Cape’s top young farmer for 2016 announced
A table grape farmer from the Hex River Valley, Jacques Beukes, has been named the 2016 Western Cape Young Farmer of the Year.
View ArticleWestern Cape farmers will take years to recover from drought
It would take up to five years before farmers in the Western Cape recovered completely from the current drought.
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Success with small-scale herb production
Husband-and-wife team, Miki and Cathy Clark, knew nothing about farming when they began their small-scale herb production operation on 1,2ha of land five years ago. Now they produce over 2t a week for...
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The delicate art of large-scale rose farming
Langkloof Roses is home to thousands of rose bushes, and its gorgeous cut flowers are well-known at retail outlets in the Western Cape. Jacoba Samuels, who has had nearly two decades of experience on...
View ArticleWestern Cape’s top women in agriculture honoured
The Western Cape’s top women farmers were recently recognised for their contribution to the province’s agriculture sector.
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Commercial success from ‘instant’ trees
The journey of Themba Trees Tree Farm near Grabouw started in her backyard, says Caroline de Villiers, the Western Cape department of agriculture’s Top Commercial Female Entrepreneur for 2016. Today,...
View ArticleTradition hinders female empowerment
Glenneis Kriel spoke to Joyene Isaacs about her experiences as head of the Western Cape Department of Agriculture over the past 10 years, and the prospects for women in agriculture.
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Table grape farmer increases turnover by 900%
Jacques Beukes is a table grape farmer in the Western Cape, and is always searching for new ways in which to expand and improve his business. Since joining the family farm in 2006, the operation has...
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