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South Africa's agricultural sector projects growth of 3.5% in 2025. But, the redistribution of land to small-scale farmers without adequate training, resources, or financial support could result in underutilised land and diminished productivity. Photos: Canva
17-02 | News

Why are some South African farmers concerned about the Expropriation Act?

Despite numerous challenges, South Africa’s poultry industry remains resilient. Photo: Hans Prinsen
29-01 | News

South Africa’s poultry industry remains resilient

The largest import categories of poultry into South Africa are mechanically deboned meat and offal. Photo: Canva
06-02-2024 | News

Poultry imports to South Africa rebound

Poultry and egg producers in South Africa are battling with power outages and bird flu. Photo: Canva
06-12-2023 | News

S. Africa’s poultry flocks, farmers and consumers taking a knock

Free-range chicken from South Africa's Woolworths stores. Photo: Natalie Berkhout
08-06-2023 | News

S. Africa’s largest poultry group warns about food insecurity

Dr Jim Blessman and his family left the comforts of the US and relocated to this remote part of South Africa to help the local population. Photo: Hyline
16-05-2023 | Article

An egg a day to combat malnutrition in South Africa

The Competition Commission examines the power of the concentrated and vertically integrated poultry sector and discusses the role of imports in constraining local prices. Photo: Wirestock
11-05-2023 | News

S. Africa’s Competition Commission examines poultry value chain

The South African poultry industry has been beset by mobs of thousands of people invading farms, stealing poultry and equipment, and destroying infrastructure to such an extent that the army was mobilised. Photo: ANP
30-07-2021 | News

Civil unrest unsettles South Africa’s poultry sector

The poultry sector masterplan aims to stimulate local demand, boost exports, and protect the domestic chicken industry. Photo: Wirestock
05-10-2020 | News

South Africa’s renewed focus on the poultry masterplan

The chicken coop programme offered by Mike is proving very popular among African farmers. Photo: Boschveld
02-10-2020 | Article

Strong demand for mixed day-old chicks in South Africa