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Farming , News
February 10, 2025

South Africa’s Poultry Industry at Risk: Urgent Call for Bird Flu Vaccination

South Africa's Poultry Industry at Risk: Urgent Call for Bird Flu Vaccination

The South African poultry industry is facing mounting challenges as Avian Influenza (AI or bird flu) continues to spread globally. Experts warn that the country remains highly vulnerable to another outbreak, even as many producers work to recover from the devastating 2023 outbreaks. Industry leaders emphasise the urgent need for proactive measures, with vaccination emerging […]

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News , Food
January 4, 2024

SA’s Food Inflation Trends and Predictions for 2024

Food

Wandile Sihlobo, the Chief Economist of the Agricultural Business Chamber of South Africa (Agbiz), discusses the recent trends in food inflation in South Africa and offers predictions for the future. Key points from his analysis are: Recent Trends in Food Inflation South Africa experienced double-digit food inflation from mid-2022 to mid-2023, reflecting a global phenomenon […]

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Food , News
November 6, 2023

South Africa Opens Its Doors to Fertile Eggs Imports

Eggs

In response to the poultry crisis brought on by the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) outbreak, South Africa has taken significant steps to ensure a sufficient supply of poultry products for its consumers during the festive season. The South Africa Poultry Association (Sapa) has welcomed the decision by the government to allow the importation of […]

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Food , Lifestyle , News
October 11, 2023

Eggs and Poultry Remain Safe Amidst Avian Flu Concerns

South African consumers are facing a potential scramble for eggs as the avian flu outbreak takes its toll on the poultry industry. While supermarket shelves may still have chicken for your holiday feasts, it’s essential to be aware that meat shortages could be looming in the coming weeks. Let’s explore into the details of this […]

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