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FMD and agri: We consume only 30% what we produce

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Namibia’s foot-and-mouth disease outbreak is placing growing financial pressure on the beef industry, threatening revenue, jobs and export markets. Savanna Beef CEO Ian Collard says prolonged disruptions to livestock movement and processing could have serious consequences for farmers, meat processors and the wider economy. The industry is calling for urgent intervention to contain the outbreak and minimise further financial losses. Future Media News spoke to Ian Collard.
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