WCDoA FAQ: Implications of COVID-19 for agribusinesses
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The Western Cape Department of Agriculture has compiled and frequently updates an FAQ on the implications of South Africa’s Risk Adjusted Strategy levels on agribusinesses.
Find comprehensive answers to questions pertaining to:
- GENERAL AND FOOD SECURITY
- PERMITS
- AGRI WORKERS
- MARKETING MY PRODUCTS
- RUNNING MY FARMING BUSINESS
- PROVIDING INPUTS AND SUPPORT SERVICES TO FARMERS
- VETERINARY SERVICES AND ANIMAL HEALTH
DOWNLOAD THE FAQ’S:WCDoA FAQ: Covid-19 in Agriculture (29 May 2020)WCDoA FAQ: Covid-19 in Agriculture (18 May 2020)WCDoA FAQ: Covid-19 in Agriculture (6 May 2020)WCDoA FAQ: Covid-19 in Agriculture (24 April 2020)WCDoA FAQ: Covid-19 in Agriculture (2 April 2020)
ENQUIRIES: Dr Dirk Troskie Director: Business Planning and Strategy Department of Agriculture Tel: 021 - 808 5190 E-mail: [email protected] Departmental website: www.elsenburg.com Provincial website: www.westerncape.gov.za
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