12/06/2026
The SADC Committee of Ministers responsible for Agriculture, Food Security, Fisheries and Aquaculture met in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, on 29th May 2026 to discuss measures aimed at strengthening regional food security and resilience.
The meeting called for coordinated regional action on fertilizer harmonisation, crop development, and the control of transboundary animal diseases, particularly Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD). Ministers emphasized the importance of enhanced cross-border surveillance, coordinated vaccination programmes, and stronger veterinary systems to safeguard agricultural productivity and trade within the region.
Botswana was represented by the Minister of Lands and Agriculture, Honourable Dr Edwin G. Dikoloti, who joined fellow SADC Ministers in deliberating on strategies to strengthen food systems and promote sustainable agricultural development across the region.