John Steenhuisen Welcomes South Africa and Botswana’s Bold New Action Plan to Combat Foot and Mouth Disease
Farmers Magazine | 25.05.2026 13:57
The Minister of Agriculture, John Steenhuisen, has welcomed the endorsement of a comprehensive 2026 to 2028 Action Plan between South Africa and Botswana aimed at strengthening regional cooperation in the fight against Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD). The agreement represents a major step towards improving livestock health, protecting rural livelihoods and securing agricultural trade across the region. The discussions took place during the Sixth Session of the Bi-National Commission held in Gaborone on 21 May 2026. Cyril Ramaphosa led the South African delegation during the high-level talks. The meeting highlighted the urgency of addressing transboundary animal diseases through stronger cooperation between neighbouring countries.
