# The Western Cape government is using all available resources and working closely with national authorities to protect the province’s agriculture sector from animal diseases. MEC for Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism, Ivan Meyer, warned that outbreaks like African swine fever, rabies, and bird flu could threaten farms, jobs, and food security. Meyer called on farmers, industry partners, and citizens to follow biosecurity measures and report suspected cases to help safeguard livelihoods and sustain exports.
Western Cape government mobilises resources to defend the agriculture sector