Livestock producers near the South African border urged government in April 2024 to build a 200 km fence to block cross-border foot-and-mouth transmission and protect EU beef exports.
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Farming
The Impact of Climate Change on Southern Africa’s Agriculture
Explore how climate change impacts Southern Africa’s agriculture and discover sustainable solutions for building resilience and ensuring food security.
Innovative Irrigation Techniques for Small-Scale Farmers
Explore innovative irrigation techniques for small-scale farmers, including drip irrigation, rainwater harvesting, and smart irrigation technology for sustainable farming.
Ethiopia’s Coffee Riches Brew More Than Just a Cup
Coffee lovers, raise your mugs! While your morning latte might hail from distant lands, the true coffee connoisseur knows the origin story begins in Ethiopia. This East African nation boasts a heritage intertwined with the very bean, and sipping Ethiopian coffee is...
Navigating FMD Zones: Authorities Outline Permitted Goods
The government clarified in June 2023 which goods may cross foot-and-mouth disease zones, with digital permits proposed to streamline compliance for farmers and traders.
Farmers Demand Compensation for Cattle Culled in FMD Battle
Makgadikgadi farmers sought compensation for cattle lost to culling and movement restrictions, underscoring the cost of disease control falling on the herd owner. [TK: widely reported, uncited.]
Vaccination Wins Over Mass Culling in Foot-and-Mouth Response
Veterinarians chose to vaccinate rather than mass-cull foot-and-mouth-infected livestock, relieving farmers and raising cold-chain demand. The shift moves the cost from destruction to logistics.
Post-Mining Pivot: Selebi Phikwe Citrus Project Seeks Expansion
After BCL’s copper-mine closure, Selebi Phikwe’s farming and tourism push includes a citrus project employing over 300 workers and now seeking expansion. A mining town learns to grow.
Clarity on Goods Allowed Through FMD Zones Reduces Trade Disruption
The Department of Veterinary Services listed goods such as hides and processed meats that may move across foot-and-mouth zones, easing confusion. Clarity, not new rules, reduced the disruption.