Letter from the Editor

The announcement by the Department of Trade and Industry that they are allowing rebates on imported poultry has, predictably, caused controversy. And in controversy, facts matter. So in order to counter any false claims about imports, we have published a Fact Sheet that gives the import statistics for the last six years. The charts speak for themselves.

We also feature the Insider's Perspective from Glen McMaster, a quick examination of the expected price increases late last year because of the shortages caused by Avian Flu, and a lively interview with the very engaging and outspoken Kobedi Pilane of the African Poultry Producers.

Poultry Imports

This Fact Sheet shows statistics for import tariffs for the last six years, broken down per category, for fact-checking purposes. To see the Fact Sheet, either click on the image below or go to Read More

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Poultry Analysis 30 January 2024

Here comes controversy…..  this last week the Department of Trade and Industry announced import rebates on poultry.   

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Poultry Analysis 30 January 2024

The Insider's Perspective - January

In our second Insider's Perspective, Glen McMaster points out the highs and lows of January, with some questions for the year ahead.

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The Insider's Perspective - January

A Closer Look: shortages vs price increases

When egg and chicken supplies began to dwindle in September last year due to this country's worst season of Avian Flu, there were dire predictions of shortages and price increases before the all-important festive season.

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A Closer Look:  shortages vs price increases
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