Poultry
When you fail to plan, you plan to fail – SAPA on Poultry Sector Master Plan
South Africa’s Poultry Sector Master Plan (PSMP), signed in November 2019, promised to stabilise an industry hammered by dumped imports...
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Biosecurity not government’s responsibility alone
Biosecurity has been a buzzword in the agricultural sector for quite some time. While its enforcement is the responsibility of...
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Chicken prices could remain high for rest of 2025 – Absa Agri Trends
Significant challenges face the South African poultry industry as prices for fresh, whole chickens have surpassed the R40/kg mark. Absa...
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NSPCA warns of ‘reckless’ plans at Daybreak Foods
As Daybreak Foods resumes limited operations under business rescue, the National Council of SPCAs (NSPCA) has raised serious concerns about...
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More chickens from America ‘will harm agriculture in SA’
If the government makes concessions to America to allow more chicken meat to be exported to South Africa, it will...
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EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW | Study uncovers new method to check freshness of eggs
Egg producers worldwide may soon have access to a groundbreaking technology that promises to transform how they assess egg freshness...
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BMA urged to ditch paper certificates as poultry delays threaten food security
Merlog Foods calls for Border Management Authority to adopt Brazil’s online veterinary verification system to prevent delays of seven to...
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How to predict chicken weight using simple body measurements
A South African study published in June this year has made a breakthrough discovery that could transform how broiler farmers...
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‘Trump card’ for Trump tariff sends poultry industry into a frenzy
It was announced on Tuesday that greater market access for American poultry is one of the trump cards in South...
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Farming emakhaya | 8 essential tips for raising backyard chickens
Raising backyard chickens has become increasingly popular among smallholders and urban dwellers alike, offering fresh eggs and the satisfaction of...
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