Statistics, Information & Research

STATISTICS, INFORMATION & RESEARCH

The Western Cape Department of Agriculture has compiled a large number of Infopaks (information sheets) which provide concise information on a very wide range of agricultural topics. >

Basic Agricultural Information (Service)

The Department has developed an extensive series of fact sheets on topics pertinent to the Agricultural Sector, including information on:animal health, growing fruit, vegetable production, cattle, HIV/Aids. >

Statistical Information on the Agricultural Sector (Service)

The Department provides quarterly statistical information on the Agricultural Sector. The data available includes information on production, exports, imports, economic indicators and trends and detailed information for different crops. >

Agricultural Geo-referenced Information System (AGIS) Website (Link)

This site contains information on AGIS. It also provides access to user-defined maps, information on natural resources and industries and offers advice on risk management. >

Agri-Outlook: Online Information on Agriculture in the Western Cape (Service)

Agri-Outlook is a free Internet information service aimed at various role players involved in agriculture in the Western Cape. >

Elsenburg Library and Information Services (Service)

This service provides information about agriculture in general, as well as specific farming practices. The library also has a wide range of books, magazines and research articles on agricultural topics. >

Radio Elsenburg (Service)

The Western Cape Department of Agriculture has its own sound studio known as Radio Elsenburg. Here Chris Viljoen prepares two radio programmes for the Afrikaans radio station Radio Sonder Grense (RSG). The station broadcasts nation-wide on 100 - 104 FM. >

The National Department of Agriculture Website (Link)

This site contains information on the Department and detailed information on the agricultural sector in South Africa, including Land Use Patterns and the Economic Significance of the Agricultural Sector. There is also information on partnerships, programmes and services that the Department is involved in. >

The content on this page was last updated on 11 May 2004

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