Farmers are stuck with cattle they can’t sell, meat prices are swinging wildly, and the country’s red meat sector is under pressure like never before. At...
Emergency response kicks in as illegal livestock movements worsen national outbreak South Africa has launched a large-scale vaccination drive to combat a worsening outbreak of foot-and-mouth...
Livestock sector calls for urgent biosecurity and vaccine overhaul as outbreak bites into farmer incomes and exports The sight of empty cattle pens at major auctions...
Minister Steenhuisen explains how the government is tackling the crisis while keeping meat on South African tables South Africans might have heard whispers, some worries, and...
A nationwide poultry vaccination drive and new Biosecurity Council aim to contain dual outbreaks threatening food security South Africa’s agriculture sector is facing a full-blown biosecurity...
A livestock virus is spreading in Gauteng and while it’s not dangerous to humans, it could have serious economic consequences for farmers and meat lovers alike....
A rising crisis that’s not only about cattle—it’s about food, jobs, and national stability In Taung, it’s lottery wins that make headlines. But in KwaZulu-Natal, the...
South Africa’s beef industry has just taken a hit—and not a small one. Karan Beef, the country’s biggest beef producer and a cornerstone of our meat...
South Africa’s agricultural sector is facing renewed pressure as an outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) continues to spread from KwaZulu-Natal into Mpumalanga and Gauteng....
The spread of foot and mouth disease (FMD) in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) has raised significant concerns within the red meat farming industry. The outbreak has prompted the...