[HAPPENING NOW📣] The WCDoA is hosting an Energy Summit for the Agricultural Sector.
The lack of electricity has become a critical constraint to the sustainability of the sector. In the next 2days we hope to address key challenges but also to plot a way forward. #WCEnergySummit
@RealBlackCoffee We are all not okay and we should all feel free to voice that. This false pretence that most of us have to "show how strong we are" needs to stop. It's okay to sometimes not be okay 💜
Peek a Boo, it’s Day 2…of our Youth & Young Researchers’ Convention on Climate Change in Ag 🌍 We are excited to hear all the fantastic talks & discussion at Day 2 the Convention today! Start the conversation & let’s take action! #WCAgriYouthInClimate#ForTheLoveOfAgriculture🌱
“To the young people, you are not only the FUTURE but also the PRESENT.” Dr Mogale Sebopetsa, Head of Department, WCDoA at the Youth in Agriculture dialogue at Elsenburg today. #ForTheLoveOfAgriculture🌱
Any young person of any colour and any background in South Africa, can do the following to avoid poverty in life:
1. Pursue education intensely
2. Don’t have children you can’t afford
3. Get married
4. Save and invest a % of your income
5. Have a strong work ethic
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As part of the WCDoA's #ArborMonth efforts to raise awareness around indigenous trees and the importance of protecting them, Minister @ivan2meyer handed over trees to various ag. partners who will be planting them in the next few days.
#ForTheLoveOfAgriculture
[NOW AVAILABLE‼️] The latest edition of the AgriProbe is now available on our website.🐄🌳💧🌱🌊
From mussels to milk, this edition covers some interest work done by the WCDoA.
For your e-copy, click link: https://t.co/g9EII5gYmF
#ForTheLoveOfAgriculture
Drones can be used in many ways in the agricultural sector. Are you a WC based farmer, agri worker, agri business or agri security worker? Join us at the Drone Open Day at Elsenburg on 21 Sept. If you are interested & meet the requirements, register: https://t.co/nM5QRLDcJg
[WATCH] Jody Wentzel received her Remote Pilot License (RPL) yesterday. Listen to how Jody plans to use drone technology for disaster risk management. #ForTheLoveOfAgriculture
The Western Cape Department of Agriculture celebrating the 2nd batch of Remote Pilot License(RPL) candidates who will be receiving their wings today. #ForTheLoveOfAgriculture
4/7 I congratulate these graduates today, as they now join a growing pool of expertise that will ensure even better agricultural production in our province.
5/7 Their skills will undoubtedly help create jobs for many more people across the Western Cape, and I look forward to hearing of their future success.