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Return of Bird Flu in SA Highlights Urgent Need to Resume Chicken Imports from Brazil
As of 1 July, South Africa has reported two new bird flu outbreaks to the World Organisation for Animal Health
Fact Checker – Brazil Ban Means for Jobs for South Africa?
Watch: ChickenFacts debunks the misleading claim that a Brazil import ban means jobs for South Africa.
No Agreement Between Brazil and South Africa for Poultry Health Certificate
The Department of Agriculture recently notified the industry of a partial lifting of the import suspension on all poultry products
Important Update: Brazil Poultry Imports
The industry welcomes the partial lifting of the import ban from Brazil, a decision announced earlier this week by the
Fingers (and Feathers) Crossed for SA Nearing Brazil Regionalisation Decision
The Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development (DALRRD) and Brazil are hopefully nearing a decision on potentially easing
Brazil Regionalisation Agreement: A Fast-Track Solution for SA’s Food Security
It is widely recognised by now that South Africa is on the brink of an economic and food security crisis
Fact Check: Food shortages due to Brazil poultry ban
South Africa has banned all poultry imports from Brazil following a bird flu outbreak at a poultry farm in the
Bird Flu Fallout: Industry Warns of Coming Food Shortages
South Africa’s looming food security crisis is escalating as government drags its feet in facilitating the resumption of imports from
Warning: Food Security at Risk Amid Brazil Import Ban
On 15 May, Brazil’s Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAPA) officially confirmed the presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI)
Poultry Analysis – 16 May 2025
Poultry Imports In 2024, chicken imports showed mixed trends compared to 2023: Mechanically deboned meat (MDM) increased by 6%, averaging
AfCFTA – Africa’s Gateway to Unprecedented Trade Growth
The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is one of the most ambitious trade agreements in history, aiming to create
Food Basket Barometer – April 2025
Food Inflation Statistics Month-on-Month Comparisons (March 2025 vs. April 2025) The Household Affordability Index reported that the cost of