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22 May 2025
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South Africa is bracing for a poultry shortage as the government’s ban on Brazilian imports takes effect.
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With Brazil supplying a significant share of the country’s chicken imports, this sudden disruption threatens to leave a gap in supply that embattled local producers are claiming they can fill.
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Consumers could soon face rising prices and limited choices, putting strain on household budgets and food security.
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Industry voices are calling for a regionalised approach to import restrictions—one that safeguards consumer interests and ensures food security without unnecessary market disruption.
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Warning: Food Security at Risk Amid Brazil Import Ban
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On 15 May, Brazil’s Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAPA) officially confirmed the presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in a commercial poultry farm in Montenegro, Rio Grande do Sul.
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This marks the first recorded outbreak of HPAI within Brazil’s commercial poultry sector. Regionalisation, otherwise known as zoning, would have allowed for imports from other parts of Brazil …
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