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The South African Department of Agriculture has completed a high-level working visit across Saudi Arabia, Oman, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) aimed at expanding agricultural trade and opening critical market access for local producers. The mission, which ran from late September 2026 in collaboration with South African diplomatic missions in the region, focused heavily on unlocking opportunities for the domestic livestock sector following serious trade disruptions. Addressing Trade Barriers and Disease Controls The initiative comes as local livestock farmers continue to face severe market constraints caused by outbreaks of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD). The disease restrictions have halted key livestock and product exports, placing substantial economic pressure on local...