Livestock
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How to install poultry processing plants in Covid-19 times?
More than ever, poultry processors around the world have to guarantee their production or even increase it to keep the entire food supply system ... -
For struggling SA chicken producers, post-Covid-19 world promises a flood of imports
SA’s poultry sector is bracing itself for a tough time after Covid-19, as producers warn of increased chicken dumping ahead. FairPlay founder Francois Baird ... -
Marel’s easy-entry poultry cut-up system
ACM-NT Compact’s customized set-up always matches space and budget Easy-entry poultry cut-up automation In today’s tough times, there are various reasons for poultry processors ... -
DURBAN-BASED CONCEPTAINER NOW OFFERS LOCALLY-MANUFACTURED PPE EQUIPMENT FOR ENHANCED SAFETY
Conceptainer – specialists in the design and manufacture of packaging and material handling systems – has responded to the Government’s call for assistance during ... -
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a US$1.5mn emergency relief grant
The nine beneficiary countries are Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Uganda and Tanzania. The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) is collaborating ... -
SA pork producers launch #YesMrPresident campaign
The South African Pork Producers’ Organisation (Sappo) has launched its digital Facebook #YesMrPresident campaign. “Sappo believes that South Africa’s leaders are facing a daunting ... -
Community-led action critical for locust livelihood response in the Greater Horn of Africa
A statement from the Regional Desert Locust Alliance Nairobi, 23 March 2020 – While the attention of the global community is drawn to COVID-19, ... -
Increased tariffs on chicken imports necessary to protect local market says FairPlay Movement
The new poultry tariff, published in the Government Gazette today, has reflected that higher tariffs on predatory chicken imports from Brazil may well reduce ... -
Tracking systems can help farmers combat the outbreak of FMD
Eastern Cape farmers are on high alert to prevent any cases of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) breaking out in the region. “The Eastern Cape cannot ... -
Zimbabwe boosts livestock production with pig imports from SA
Zimbabwe is finalising arrangements to import 230 Large White Landrace and Duroc pigs from South Africa as breeding stock, as part of a US$45 ...
