Agriculture & Land
FMD outbreak threatens beef exports; UB seeks tech solutions
The News
Foot and mouth disease detected in Botswana in January 2025 has led to suspension of beef export authorizations by the European Union, and the nation's loss of FMD-free status. The University of Botswana is described as developing a "quieter revolution" in response to the crisis, though specific details are cut off in the provided excerpt.
Why it matters
Foot and mouth disease outbreak is the most pressing threat to Botswana's beef export economy and FMD-free status, affecting the nation's most valuable agricultural sector.
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