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Namibia: Cattle sell-off as drought worsens

03/09/2013

Namibia’s exports of calves could jump by two thirds this year after famers were advised to sell cattle to get them off grazing land. The country is suffering its worst drought in 30 years, and exports to South Africa are expected to peak at 250,000 this year. The Namibia Agricultural Union has said livestock prices have fallen by as much as...

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