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The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development identified rises in beef prices in 2026, due to a 14.59% increase in live cattle prices. The government is dialoguing with supply chain actors to implement measures protecting domestic supply and household economies.

17 mars 2026 Rapporterad av AI

The animal protection group ARDE has filed a complaint with the Teruel Provincial Prosecutor's Office against a pig farm in Castellote for alleged crimes of animal mistreatment, public health risks and misleading advertising. Footage recorded by ARDE depicts pigs wounded from cannibalism, dying without proper care and cadavers in contact with live animals. An associated company has received nearly two million euros in subsidies.

Mandera and Marsabit counties are severely hit by drought, endangering residents' lives and livestock due to water and pasture shortages. Mandera Commissioner James Chacha states the situation is worsening, with about 300,000 people affected. The county government is distributing water but demands exceed available resources.

14 februari 2026 Rapporterad av AI

AgriSA has welcomed President Cyril Ramaphosa's declaration of the ongoing foot-and-mouth disease outbreak as a national disaster during the State of the Nation Address. The organization views this as recognition of the severe bio-security threat to South Africa's livestock sector. It also highlights the economic, food security, and trade impacts of the outbreak.