BizNews Radio, 12 Jan Director’s Cut: Foot-and-Mouth crisis - Why SA’s livestock industry is on the brink · BizNews

Director’s Cut: Foot-and-Mouth crisis - Why SA’s livestock industry is on the brink

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South Africa faces its worst livestock crisis since 1897. Farmers, vets and economists warn that government paralysis on foot-and-mouth disease could devastate food security, rural livelihoods and consumer prices.

12 Jan 9AM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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