The red meat export ban that has been in place for over two years because of an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease is a “major crisis” which has had a ripple effect on a host of associated industries, according to organised agriculture.
The ban is affecting the export of stud animals, horses, game, milk, and the animal feed industry.
In addition, agriculture says the government is not helping the country find new markets that will take local red meat exports – despite the outbreak.
Outbreaks of the disease are restricted only to certain regions, particularly near the country’s borders.
Carl Opperman, head of Agri-WesCape, said yesterday: “It is a crisis. We need exports. Our trade balance is going for a loop, we need to create jobs, but government red tape is a big stumbling block. READ MORE.
Source: Business Report #IFAMAFRICA
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