Farmers finally get recognition for ‘genuine’ Karoo lamb
The name can be used only for lamb raised in a particular part of SA under specific conditions
30 October 2023 - 05:00
Not to be outdone by the Springboks’ triumph over New Zealand in the Rugby World Cup final, sheep farmers in the Karoo celebrated their own longed-for victory last week.
After an almost 17-year journey, the department of agriculture, land reform & rural development announced on Friday that the designation “Karoo lamb” has been registered as an SA geographical indication (GI)...
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