# Agriculture minister John Steenhuisen has emphasises the need to integrate small-scale communal farmers into red meat value chains to boost exports. This initiative comes as KwaZulu-Natal faces ongoing Foot and Mouth Disease outbreaks, with containment efforts including vaccinations and isolations. Steenhuisen highlights that empowering small-scale farmers is vital for economic growth, especially as disease poses a threat to export markets if not effectively managed:
Agriculture Ministry advocates for more small-scale farmers in red meat value chain [SOUND]
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