A livestock crisis is underway where FMD restrictions and El Niño are impacting rangelands, leading the Minister to address Parliament.

The entities involved

• FMD →
  • Confirmed cases of FMD have emerged in Karasburg, prompting calls for emergency funding, culling measures, and movement restrictions for cloven-hoofed animals.Sun 19:52
  • FMD impacts African livestock and food systems.Sat 03:31
• El Niño →

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  • El Nino is causing global weather patterns to bring heat and dryness to various regions, testing global food output.Mon 16:37
  • Climate patterns are causing severe rainfall deficits in Negros.Mon 16:36

Related events

• Kerenga Kua addressed budget issues and the relief package for El Niño impacts while speaking in parliament.Sep 2
• Feedlot operators sued the state in the High Court over state action exposing the public to FMD risk.Aug 17