Sinking BMC pins hopes on non-EU market

The Commission has already tapped into the South African market - an existing trade route - while protocols with Zambia are in place for supply to that country.  Last month, the department of  veterinary services de-listed Botswana from the EU in order to rectify compliance issues related to traceability of meat products. Exports to fulfill the multi-million pula EU orders are expected to resume in six months.

It emerged this week that the suspension of exports is taking a heavy toll on BMC's finances, threatening the +1,000 workers, competitive prices paid to farmers and the cattle ranching industry at large.