11 June, 2025Empowerment, Environmental Sustainability, Food Security, GeneralOpens Africa Food Show 2025Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development, and Tourism Opens Africa Food Show 2025 with Vision for Growth and Food Security Yesterday, 10 June 2025, the Western Cape Minister of… Read More
5 June, 2025GeneralWestern Cape Farmers Urged To Remain Alert Following Foot-and-mouth Disease Outbreaks In Kwazulu-natal, Mpumalanga And GautengLivestock farmers in the Western Cape are being urged to remain alert and exercise caution following new outbreaks of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) reported in Newcastle and Bergville, KwaZulu-Natal, Read More
5 June, 2025GeneralStrengthening Interprovincial Collaboration For Agricultural And Economic DevelopmentToday, Casidra’s Management Team had the privilege of hosting a delegation from the Limpopo Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (LDARD) and the Limpopo Economic Development Agency (LEDA) for a… Read More
30 May, 2025GeneralWestern Cape Celebrates World Milk Day 2025On Friday, 30 May 2025, the Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism, Dr Ivan Meyer, joined agricultural scientists and students at the dairy research facility at Elsenburg… Read More
27 May, 2025GeneralRooibos RadianceThe Skincare Journey Rooted in the Heart of Wupperthal In the remote village of Wupperthal, cradled by the majestic Cederberg Mountains, a powerful story of resilience, innovation, and homegrown entrepreneurship… Read More
22 May, 2025GeneralA Farming Future Fuelled by Innovation and Clean EnergyIn the heart of Ceres’ cold Bokkeveld region, something remarkable is taking root. Founded in 2021, BV Jeena Farming has grown from humble beginnings into a thriving agricultural enterprise under… Read More
22 May, 2025GeneralWestern Cape Signs Partnerships With Agriculture Commodity OrganisationsThe Western Cape Department of Agriculture (WCDoA) and commodity partners met yesterday to renew their Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) for another five years. This sets the platform for commodity organisations… Read More
30 April, 2025GeneralCASIDRA Kicks Off the New Year with Open Doors for All Stakeholders!As we step into 2025, CASIDRA is excited to welcome a new year filled with opportunities for collaboration, growth, and community development! Our office is now open and ready to… Read More
30 March, 2025GeneralMINISTER IVAN MEYER ENCOURAGE FIRST-YEAR STUDENTS TO PREPARE FOR THEIR FUTURE ROLES IN THE AGRICULTURAL SECTOROn 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,… Read More
20 March, 2025GeneralEmbracing the Current Harvest Season & Welcoming Those About to Harvest!Nothing is as exciting as reaping what you sow, especially at the beginning of the year. The harvest season is in full swing, and for many, the fields are buzzing… Read More
