Steenhuisen says foot-and-mouth crisis impacts supply chains and food security [SOUND]

# Agriculture minister John Steenhuisen says South Africa’s export market remains small due to its foot-and-mouth disease status. Steenhuisen confirmed that major feedlots halted production which disrputed supply to supermarkets, restaurants, and even the leather sector. Steenhuisen said the inability to slaughter also affects food security, particularly poorer consumers relying on affordable products like heads and entrails. He confirmed to Newzroom Afrika that industry bodies are monitoring the situation: