China bans South African wool and sheep imports

Victoria Nugent
Updated July 4 2022 - 11:14pm, first published April 11 2022 - 5:00pm
A Chinese ban on the importation of South African wool and sheep could have flow on effects for the Australian wool industry.
A Chinese ban on the importation of South African wool and sheep could have flow on effects for the Australian wool industry.

China has banned the import of sheep and wool from South Africa following an outbreak of foot and mouth disease in the nation.

Victoria Nugent

Victoria Nugent

National sheep and wool writer

National sheep and wool writer for ACM's agricultural publications. Former livestock editor for Queensland Country Life. Send your story tips to vnugent@austcommunitymedia.com.au

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