OR TAMBO Agric Show

The MEC for Agriculture Nonceba Kontsiwe spent an action-packed day in the OR Tambo District driving government efforts to support local farmers in meeting market standards and scaling up to…

Shearing Shed at  Weltervrede farm

The Eastern Cape Department of Agriculture MEC Nonceba Kontsiwe officially handed over a full equipped shearing shed at  Weltervrede farm in Smoordrift area, Cookhouse.  The farm owner Simon Miners  was…

BUILDING A CLIMATE-RESILIENT AGRICULTURAL FUTURE

BUILDING A CLIMATE-RESILIENT AGRICULTURAL FUTURE FOR THE EASTERN CAPE Key agricultural and water-sector stakeholders met in Walmer, Gqeberha, for the Provincial Coordination Committee for Agricultural Water meeting, convened by the…

ANNUAL WOMEN EMPOWERMENT SESSION

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE HOSTS ANNUAL WOMEN EMPOWERMENT SESSION The Eastern Cape Department of Agriculture is today hosting its Annual Women Empowerment Session, bringing together women managers to engage on issues…

JOE GQABI AGRIC SHOW

EC Agriculture advances sustainable agricultural development The Eastern Cape Department of Agriculture has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening farmer development, agricultural commercialisation and household food security. DoA held its two-day…

PRESIDENTIAL VISIT TO REDLANDS FARM

ADDRESS BY PRESIDENT CYRIL RAMAPHOSA AT THE VISIT TO REDLANDS DAIRY FARM*  *STUTTERHEIM, EASTERN CAPE* *8 OCTOBER 2026*  *CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY*  Programme Director, Premier of the Eastern Cape, Mr Oscar…

DOA STRATEGIC PLANNING SESSION

EC Agriculture advances sustainable agricultural development The Eastern Cape Department of Agriculture has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening farmer development, agricultural commercialisation and household food security. DoA held its two-day…

Upskilling and Creating fit for purpose Extension and Advisory Services

Upskilling and Creating fit for purpose Extension and Advisory Services With the global changes influencing skill demands and supply in the agricultural sector with direct emphasis  to technological advancements  that…

CHRIS HANI DM AGRIC SHOW

Ngcobo is buzzing!  The vibe at Engcobo Indoor Sports Centre is already on another level as the Chris Hani District Agricultural Show comes to life.  MEC Nonceba Kontsiwe has arrived…

National Agrometeorological Committee

Day Two of the National Agrometeorological Committee Visit Focuses on Flood-Affected Farmers in Koukamma Municipality The second day of the National Agrometeorological Committee’s engagement programme included site visits to Hankey…