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Agriculture minister sets the record straight on FMD samples sent to lab
24 Jan 2026 12:05 GMT
… the Department of Agriculture after farmers raised concerns … in 14 years, South Africa had submitted FMD … beef farmer and second vice-chairperson of the national Red Meat Producers … permit from the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA …
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"South African products thriving": Locals proud as American man finds authentic boerewors in Florida
23 Jan 2026 16:49 GMT
… local farmers in central Florida who raise American wagyu beef.… "Wonderful to see South Africans and South African products thriving around the world. … That's an Afrikaans word you need to use … you coming to visit South Africa?"
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South African meat exporters push for faster regional trade agreements under government Plan A
23 Jan 2026 10:03 GMT
… involved in importing and exporting beef, poultry, lamb, and pork, said … to expanding South Africa’s meat export footprint.
Regional context
The industry’s … long-standing ban on South African agricultural and animal products that had been imposed …
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South African livestock industry in crisis as FMD spreads
23 Jan 2026 02:08 GMT
… South Africa, the livestock sector there is now in crisis.
South Africa … South Africa’s largest commercial cattle feedlots, operated by Karan Beef … cattle.
South African Minister of Agriculture, John Steenhuisen … .
Local vaccine production has been increased …
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Davos boosts confidence in Mzansi’s agricultural trade
23 Jan 2026 08:54 GMT
… industry I spend most of my time studying, agriculture.”
South Africa’s agricultural … raise productivity. But Sihlobo stresses that production … is now pushing South African agriculture towards a new … ciders and beef.
South Africa’s agricultural exports are …
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South Africa’s Foot and Mouth Disease crisis will take ten years to combat
21 Jan 2026 05:46 GMT
… lotfeeding and extensive livestock industries.
South Africa lost its FMD … suspected cases.
South Africa’s Agriculture Minister recently … protection of our farmers.
“Vaccination is … South Africa’s largest commercial cattle feedlots, operated by Karan Beef …
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Zimbabwe ostrich industry at a crossroads
22 Jan 2026 17:54 GMT
… South Africa, Kenya, Tanzania, Botswana, and Namibia. We had a very big breeding … that Zimbabwe’s agriculture sector is now … the Department of Livestock Production and Development, said … industry has resurfaced as farmers seek alternative high-value livestock …
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Farmers cautiously welcome FMD plan as industry pressure grows
22 Jan 2026 10:53 GMT
Organised agriculture has cautiously welcomed Agriculture Minister … applied to the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority … Despite this, the livestock industry has suffered an estimated … threaten farmers’ incomes, food security and South Africa’s …
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Week in Beef: Heifers shine at weaner sales | LSD in Bali | Gun buybacks coming
22 Jan 2026 06:01 GMT
… in parts of Victoria, producers appear to be looking to … Western Districts weaner sales.
Beef Central publisher James Nason to … week looks at FMD in South Africa and new laws passed this … click subscribe.
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Protect your herd: Tips for preventing livestock theft
20 Jan 2026 13:10 GMT
… and devastating challenges for South African farmers. Beyond financial losses, … Recent data from Statistics South Africa’s Governance, Public Safety … For Pholisa Bidla, a beef producer at the family-owned … with the department of agriculture are crucial. “They …