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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
National FMD Vaccinations Gain Momentum Despite Challenges and Scams
South Africa’s Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) response has entered a phase of urgency and coordination, with government committing to
South Africa’s FMD Response Enters a New Phase
The government has confirmed that the country’s first locally produced FMD vaccine batch in nearly 20 years has been released.
Uncertainty Remains for US Poultry Quota After AGOA Renewed for One Year
The United States has renewed the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) for only one year, a sharp deviation from
South Africa’s Foot and Mouth Disease Crisis: What Is Happening and What Government Is Doing About It
Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) has become one of the most disruptive forces in South Africa’s livestock sector. The current
After AGOA: Emerging Poultry Markets for South African Importers
By early 2026, South Africa’s poultry trade environment looks very different from what many analysts predicted a few years ago.
South Africa and Brazil to Strengthen Protein Security Through Science-Based Cooperation
South Africa and Brazil deepened their agricultural partnership during a high-level seminar held in Pretoria on 10 December 2025. The
Building Partnerships for Food Security: Key Messages from the Department of Agriculture
As global demand for premium beef, lamb, and poultry continues to rise, South Africa finds itself poised to capitalise on
Collaborative Initiative Leads to Significant Reduction in Durban Port Turnaround Times
Over the last several months, importers have been experiencing significant delays in the issuing of removal permits at Durban Port.
When Chicken Becomes a Luxury: How Trade Policy is Undermining Nutrition in South Africa
South Africa is faced with a major challenge: one out of every four children under five years old is affected
Brazilian Poultry: Global Leader or Cause for Concern?
Brazil is the world’s largest exporter of poultry, supplying over 170 countries with affordable, high-quality protein. In South Africa, more
Local Poultry’s Double Standard: Export Ambitions, Import Aversion, and the Anti-Trust Elephant in the Coop
South Africa’s poultry industry finds itself at a crossroads. On one hand, it is calling for urgent government intervention to