Middle East conflict drives up energy and fertiliser prices for farmers
Statistics SA reports lowest food inflation rate in 14 months, but agriculture minister warns farmers are under pressure
Early estimates indicate 10%–12% of the Eastern Cape crop may be affected
The government has given in to farming industry pressure, gazetting a scheme allowing farmers to vaccinate animals voluntarily.
Eastern Cape has drawn on past successes and expanded capacity to confront the spread of foot-and-mouth disease
