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Friday, January 31, 2025
South African poultry industry to adopt export-driven growth strategy
South Africa's poultry sector intends to, under the leadership of Trade, Industry and Competition Deputy Minister Zuko Godlimpi, pursue an export-driven growth strategy to advance the South African economy.
Tuesday, December 24, 2024
South Africa capable of capitalising on Algeria's demand for beef, according to beef supplier
Beefmaster Group, a South Africa-based beef product supplier to the Middle East and Far East, on December 19 said South Africa's red meat industry was poised to capitalise on Algeria's appetite for high-quality beef and lamb, particularly g ...
Friday, December 13, 2024
Regional push for climate-smart livestock production in South Africa gains momentum
The Centre for the Coordination of Agricultural Research and Development for Southern Africa (CCARDESA) is collaborating with the World Bank to train farmers in Southern Africa on climate-smart livestock production, aiming to promote sustai ...
Tuesday, December 3, 2024
South Africa approves import permits for genetically engineered US corn
South Africa has announced it will issue import permits for genetically engineered (GE) white and yellow corn from the US following a 22% drop in local production caused by a mid-summer drought.
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
Growing resistance of Asian blue tick threatens South African cattle health
A new study has revealed that the Asian blue tick, a known carrier of the deadly African redwater disease, is becoming increasingly resistant to common treatments in South Africa, foodformzansi reported.
Wednesday, August 14, 2024
South Africa's poultry egg production to take 17 months for recovery, according to industry official
South Africans may experience occasional egg shortages on store shelves as the country's poultry industry continues to recover from last year's avian influenza outbreak.
Friday, July 5, 2024
South African poultry producer Rainbow Chicken focuses on cost efficiency after listing
South African poultry producer Rainbow Chicken is concentrating on maintaining low costs as it embarks on its journey as a stand-alone company, CEO Marthinus Stander said, Reuters reported.
Monday, July 1, 2024
Aviagen: Arbor Acres held series of broiler farmer visits in South Africa
Aviagen's Arbor Acres® distributor, Arbor Acres South Africa, held a series of broiler farmer visits for customers across South Africa, in collaboration with broiler consultant Henry van Dungen on April 15-24, Aviagen revealed this mon ...
Thursday, May 23, 2024
South Africa faces bird flu risk amid vaccination delays, says Astral Foods
South Africa remains at risk of bird flu due to delays in the roll-out of a broad vaccination programme, according to Astral Foods, the country's largest chicken producer, Reuters reported.
Tuesday, May 7, 2024
South Africa urged to maintain vigilance against animal diseases amid global outbreaks
South Africa's agricultural sector is being cautioned to remain vigilant against animal diseases despite the nation's current safe status, following the recent bird flu outbreak in the US that has affected dairy cattle and transmitted to hu ...
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Major poultry company in South Africa looks to get loans to stabilise business
Daybreak Farms Ltd., a chicken company controlled by Africa's biggest fund manager, plans to seek loans to stabilise operations and fix its balance sheet following years of mismanagement.
Wednesday, April 3, 2024
South African Poultry Association addresses tariff rebates with government
Executives from the South African Poultry Association (Sapa) recently engaged in discussions with Trade, Industry, and Competition Minister Ebrahim Patel regarding tariff rebates on chicken imports, implemented as a precautionary measure am ...
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
South African Poultry Association to cooperate with poultry market inquiry
The South African Poultry Association (Sapa) has pledged full cooperation with the poultry market inquiry initiated by the country's Competition Commission, South Africa's Freight News reported.
Tuesday, February 20, 2024
ASF detected in Western Cape, South Africa
Agriculture authorities in Western Cape province, South Africa have issued a warning following the confirmation of a new outbreak of African swine fever (ASF) on the outskirts of Groeneweide Park in George, eNCA reported.
Friday, February 16, 2024
South African poultry industry challenges threaten closure for 20% of local producers
Kobedi Pilane, CEO of African Poultry Producer, anticipates that approximately 20% of South African chicken producers may shut down due to the compounded challenges of load shedding and anticompetitive practices in the industry, The Citizen ...

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