Langgewens Research Farm marks 100 years of agricultural research
Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism, Dr Ivan Meyer, alongside Dr Mogale Sebopetsa (Head of the Western Cape Department of Agriculture), departmental officials, and key agricultural sector stakeholders, unveil the official centenary plaque during the 100th-anniversary celebration of the Langgewens Research Farm. The landmark event commemorated a century (1926–2026) of scientific research, innovation, and farmer support in the Western Cape.
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Langgewens Research Farm has marked its centenary with a ceremony attended by Western Cape Agriculture Minister Ivan Meyer, researchers, farmers and industry representatives. Established in 1926, the Swartland facility is known for long-term research into grain production, conservation agriculture and soil health.
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- September 18, 2026
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