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Update: South African Poultry Outlook 2025
Since the last poultry industry outlook published in December 2024, new factors have influenced the sector due to recent global
A Closer Look at USA’s Self-Imposed Poultry Trade Restrictions with South Africa
As of 20 March 2025, the US is authorised to self-impose and self-lift regional trade restrictions in response to bird
AMIE Academy: Showcasing Success for Future Meat Traders
The Association for Meat Importers and Exporters (AMIE) continues to champion transformation and inclusivity in South Africa’s meat import and
Update: Brazilian Poultry Imports Resume
After two-month halt in poultry trade, South Africa’s Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development (DALRRD) officially reopened import
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