Poultry
Best of 2025 | Itumeleng’s Nakedi Poultry Farm hosts launch of Basadi Temong Women’s Initiative
MEC Nakedi Kekana highlights the transformative power of women-led farming initiatives during a visit to a successful poultry operation.
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Study: Mushroom waste a five-star dish for chickens
A student at North-West University found that when a by-product of oyster mushrooms is added to poultry feed, it significantly...
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Boosting broiler body weight: Expert strategies for better growth
The Poultry Care Blog recently shared valuable insights on improving broiler performance, and their advice is particularly relevant for South...
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Astral expands bird flu vaccination programme to more breeder farms
South Africa’s largest broiler producer is expanding its programme to vaccinate breeder chickens against bird flu to two additional farms.
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Poultry producers invited too late to join trade mission to Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia presents promising export opportunities for South African poultry producers, but the industry body says it received an invitation...
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Scientists identify genetic factors behind growing H9N2 avian flu threat to human health
A comprehensive new research study has revealed alarming genetic changes in H9N2 avian influenza viruses found in Chinese poultry, shedding...
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The hidden profit killer every broiler farmer must know about
Picture this common scenario faced by many broiler farmers: your last batch of chickens grew well and the death rates...
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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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