Agriculture & Land
BMC diversifies beef exports amid FMD outbreak and EU suspension
The News
The Botswana Meat Commission has accelerated efforts to open new export markets in the Gulf Cooperation Council region, Greater Africa, and Asia while the EU maintains a beef suspension due to Foot and Mouth Disease. The acting CEO said the diversification strategy is designed to secure the long-term sustainability and competitiveness of Botswana's beef industry.
Why it matters
BMC pursues new beef export markets in Gulf, Africa, and Asia to offset EU suspension from FMD, protecting a key industry.
25 April 2026 · Daily News Botswana →