Food Security and the Myth of Self-Sufficiency
No modern economy can meet all its food needs through domestic production alone. Even countries with strong agricultural sectors rely
August 13, 2026
Category: Explainer
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.
May 14, 2026
Challenging the Narrative: Why Poultry Imports are an Imperative for South Africa
South Africa’s poultry sector is often described as robust and increasingly competitive, yet the national conversation around imports remains clouded
March 12, 2026
ChickenBytes Podcast: VAT-Free Chicken Proposal Goes to Treasury
In this ChickenBytes podcast episode, we bring you an in-depth interview with Charles de Wet at ENS Africa. We unpack
November 1, 2024
September 27, 2024
Explainer – Black Soldier Fly Farming
The cost of feed makes up almost 80% of poultry farming production costs. But a tiny black insect is taking
July 22, 2024
Insider Perspective – June
The challenges over the last 24 months in the poultry industry have been immense and the fact that so many
June 25, 2024
A Closer Look – Webinar 2024
Webinar 2024 A Closer look at what happened at our first ever Chicken Facts Webinar
May 28, 2024