The Silence of the Bloem Show: A Case Study in the Economic and Biosecurity Cost of Foot-and-Mouth Disease
The recent cancellation of the cattle and small stock show at the 2026 Bloem Show serves as a sobering barometer for the health of South Africa’s agricultural backbone. While the cancellation of this showcase is a blow to the social fabric of the Free State, the decision reflects a much deeper crisis: the ongoing battle […]