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FMD Has Changed South Africa’s Red Meat Industry — What Comes Next
South Africa’s Foot and Mouth Disease crisis has moved beyond a temporary disruption. It is now a structural challenge affecting
South Africa’s Meat Export Crisis: Billions Lost as Government Fails to Act
South Africa’s red meat sector is losing significant export revenue, domestic market stability and consumer affordability. It is also losing
SA Poultry Cries Industry Sacrifice, Heads to Court Over Shaky AGOA Poultry Quota
The South African Poultry Association (SAPA) has initiated legal proceedings against the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (DTIC) after
The Poultry Paradox: A Competitive Industry Held Back by Protectionist Thinking
South Africa’s long‑standing reliance on heavy import tariffs is costing the economy far more than it protects. That is the
Fuel Barometer – May 2026
The Fuel Barometer was established to track fuel prices throughout the geopolitical conflict in the Middle East, affecting global fuel
Meat Meter – May 2026
The Meat Meter was established as a key initiative to monitor retail prices of meat in South Africa. Geo-political conflicts
South Africa’s Protein Gap: Why Meat Imports Remain Essential
South Africa’s meat economy is often portrayed as one that should be self‑sufficient, yet the data tells a different story.
Poultry Market Inquiry Terms Finalised, But Progress Still Invisible
South Africa’s poultry market inquiry has technically advanced (mostly in gazettes and notices) while emerging farmers and consumers continue to
Africa’s Poultry Debate Needs Less Ideology and More Economics
A recent special report celebrates Africa’s push toward domestic poultry production, with Gabon aiming to ban chicken imports by 2027
SA Poultry Troubled Over Imports Despite Being World’s Second Most Efficient Producer
Chicken Imports in 2026: Separating Fact from Fiction Recent commentary has once again raised concerns about a supposed “surge” in
Meat Meter – April 2026
The Meat Meter has been established as a key initiative to monitor retail prices of meat in South Africa. Geo-political
MeatFacts Feature: Building South Africa’s Next Generation of Butchers
South Africa’s meat sector is facing a critical skills shortage. Across the value chain, processors, retailers and importers are struggling