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Agribusiness and climate change conference, 17-18 June 2009 - more.Feedback: e-mail the Webmaster with comments or questions.
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Agribusiness and climate change conference
An agribusiness and climate change conference will be held at the Erinvale Hotel, Somerset West from 17-18 June 2009. This conference is held with the Department of Agriculture: Western Cape, the SA Agri Academy, the British Consulate General in Cape Town and UK Trade and Invest as partners. Full particulars and registration details available here. Well-known speakers from South Africa and the UK will feature on the programme.2009/05/13
High profile visit to CIAT
The Cape Institute for Agricultural Training (CIAT) was honored by a visit of the Mr Ulrich Adam (Member of the German Parliament), his wife, and Mr Marco Schmitt, representing the Consulate General of the Federal Republic of Germany in Cape Town. Mr Adam showed great interest in agricultural training and was informed about CIAT's role in agricultural education and training. Extensive discussions on possible future co-operation between Germany and the Western Cape was held. Photographs here.2009/04/21
Thuthukile Skweyiya Burgundy Exchange programme
Calling on nominations from previously disadvantaged individuals within Western Cape Cellars and Wine Estates to participate in the following:Viticulture NQF 2 Learnership, commencing on 11 May 2009 @ Cape Institute for Agricultural Training, Elsenburg.
Barrel Maintenance Programme, commencing on 1 June 2009 @ Cape Institute for Agricultural Training, Elsenburg.
Sommelier Exchange Programme commencing on 31 August 2009.
Full selection criteria available here.
2009/04/18
Climate Change
Services
- Veterinary laboratory services
- Plant production laboratory services
- Pest monitor
- Weather analysis Agri-Outlook - March '09 now available
- Agricultural statistics
- Frequently Asked Questions - FAQ
Programmes
What do we do? The following programmes should show you ....- Sustainable Resource Management
- Technology, Research and Development
- Farmer Support and Development
- Agricultural economics
- Structured Agricultural Training
- Veterinary Services
Career opportunities: click here
Media
At the Department of Agriculture, much information can be downloaded by using the following links:- Information sheets
Information sheets provide information about animals production and diseases, plant production and diseases, and many other topics of agricultural interest. - Agri-Probe
Our quarterly magazine, fully downloadable. - Radio Elsenburg
Afrikaans radio programmes from Radio Sonder Grense - Official Publications
Official publications, such as the Annual Report, Strategic plans, etc. - Other publications
Includes guides, strategic documents, collaborative publications with other stakeholders.
Training & Youth
Degree course? Short courses? Your career in agriculture starts here! Agricultural training is offered by the Department at the Cape Institute for Agricultural Training: Elsenburg.
Click here for more information on Higher Education courses and Further Education and Training courses.
Check out what agriculture offers in terms of career opportunities here.
Combining in-service training and independent research - the Young Professionals Programme offers opportunities for students who wish to complete their Master's degrees.
Emerging farmer?
- Land reform enquiries?
Although the Department of Agriculture: Western Cape is not directly involved with land claims, the procedure for land claims is outlined here. Contact details for the Department of Land Affairs are also available here. - Want to set up a food garden? We can help!
Special interest
- Climate Change
Climate change is widely recognised as the most serious environmental threat to our planet. - read more here. - PROVIDE project
The Provincial Decision-Making Enabling (PROVIDE) Project is a national project to facilitate policy decision-making. - Water and biodiversity
The Western Cape is particularly vulnerable in terms of surface water as well as biodiversity. Have a look here for links to our activities relating to water and biodiversity.
