Dire prediction for SA beef exports after foot-and-mouth outbreak
First reported in 2019, the disease remains a big problem in SA with a ban of exports of animal products set to hit farmers as drought conditions worsen
13 January 2020 - 17:24
SA could lose up to $140m (R2.02bn) in 2020 as countries in the region and elsewhere hold back on importing its beef due to a foot-and-mouth disease outbreak.
The disease, which was reported in 2019, remains a key challenge for SA with a ban of exports of animal products set to hit farmers hard amid worsening drought conditions. ..
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