China’s Ban on South African Wool is Hitting Farmers Hard

South Africa’s agriculture sector is reeling from China’s decision to ban all imports of products derived from cloven-hoofed animals and their products, following an outbreak of foot and mouth disease in the country.

The wool industry is particularly affected, with 80% of its products going to China.

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