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Foot-and-mouth a national disaster – what now?
--- Isabel van Tonder 17 Feb 2026The declaration of foot-and-mouth (FMD) as a national disaster marks a critical turning point for South Africa’s livestock sector. For farmers in the Free State, the question is simple: What happens next? Without coordinated action and transparent communication, uncertainty will continue to undermine producer confidence.“Every farmer just wants to ..Read More


