Livestock
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Marel manufactures 3,000,000th poultry shackle
Hugo van den Elshout, who’s responsible for the shackle production at Marel Dongen for already 33 years, is proudly showing the 3,000,000th shackle. In ... -
10 ways to make sure your poultry stay healthy
Although your chickens can wander about the farmyard during the day, they should have a safe place to sleep at night. Photo: Cheryl McCrindleBackyard ... -
South Africa: Locust outbreak reported in various provinces
Friday, December 4, 2020 Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development Minister Thoko Didiza has announced that the country is currently experiencing outbreaks of locusts ... -
Locust plague descends on SADC
By Martina Schwikowski As the rainy season approaches in Southern Africa, fears are rising of a locust infestation. This year, a similar plague swept ... -
Poultry industry pushes master plan progress post Covid
Despite the serious impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the local poultry industry, the SA Poultry Association (SAPA) has welcomed the renewed focus on ... -
Simplicity key to successful goat farming
By; Garrick BattenGarrick Batten on why there should be more farmed goats. One answer to why there are not more farmed goats is that modern ... -
SA: Local poultry production shows moderate growth
The production of South African poultry increased by 5% in the first eight months of 2020 when compared to the same period last year. ... -
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 ...
