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Progress in combating foot-and-mouth disease in KZN

The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Agriculture and Rural Development reports progress in managing foot-and-mouth disease outbreaks, with over 500,000 cattle vaccinated and ongoing awareness campaigns for livestock farmers.

News South Africa Kwazulu Natal
Thobeka Ngema|Published

Urgent action needed to combat foot-and-mouth disease in KwaZulu-Natal says Minister Steenhuisen

The Minister of Agriculture has expressed urgent concerns regarding the spread of foot-and-mouth disease in KwaZulu-Natal, urging immediate action from the Department of Agriculture to protect farmers and the agricultural economy.

Mercury
Mercury Reporter|Published

SA Canegrowers CEO warns of economic impact from US sugar tariffs

South African sugar industry faces significant economic challenges as US maintains 10% import tariff with the threat of returning to 30% punitive tariffs, says SA Canegrowers CEO Dr Thomas Funke.

News Politics
Thabo Makwakwa|Published