NAMPO 2026 Highlights Urgent Need for Stronger Foot and Mouth Disease Control in South Africa
Farmers Magazine | 14.05.2026 01:22
Day two of NAMPO Harvest Day 2026 placed major focus on one of the biggest threats facing South Africa’s livestock industry, foot and mouth disease. The discussion gained national attention as John Steenhuisen participated in an important Nation in Conversation session titled “FMD: One Outbreak, Many Consequences.” The session explored the serious impact that animal disease outbreaks can have on agriculture, trade and food security. Industry leaders, government officials and agricultural stakeholders used the platform to examine the growing need for stronger disease prevention systems. The discussion also highlighted the importance of cooperation between government and the private sector in protecting South Africa’s livestock economy.
