Latest News 6 February 2023 • Agriculture Calls mount for VAT-free chicken The removal of VAT from chicken portions is now more urgent than ever. 6 February 2023 • Economic development FairPlay takes the “VAT-free chicken” call to government When government ministers assemble in Parliament, they will be met by a call to remove VAT from chicken and poultry feed. 6 February 2023 • Uncategorised Call to Action: Help Save South Africa’s Small Farmers Thousands small farmers are facing a crisis that threatens their livelihoods. 6 February 2023 • Agriculture SA agriculture hammered by power cuts South Africa’s daily power outages are wreaking havoc across the country’s agricultural sector. 6 February 2023 • Agriculture Electricity shortage will cost the sugar industry dearly The sugar industry has warned that it could lose R723 million this year, affecting some 10 000 workers. 27 January 2023 • Agriculture SA’s chicken industry threatened by a perfect storm Poultry producers, who supply 66% of the country’s meat, are under threat. This risks national food security. 27 January 2023 • Chicken Industry Small-scale farmers are in crisis FairPlay has urged government to pay attention to the plight of small-scale poultry farmers. 27 January 2023 • Agriculture Latest research: SA’s poultry industry scores high on efficiency The efficiency and competitiveness of South Africa’s poultry industry is increasing. 27 January 2023 • Chicken Industry SA Poultry says an electricity price hike will hit hard The South African Poultry Association (SAPA) is opposing the planned 19% increase in electricity tariffs. 27 January 2023 • Agriculture Consumers face chicken shortages and price increases If loadshedding continues at high levels, the price of chicken will rise. 27 January 2023 • Agriculture Global support for bird flu vaccinations increases Support for proposals to use vaccines to combat avian influenza (bird flu) is growing internationally. 27 January 2023 • Agriculture Bird flu is now spreading in South America South America is the latest continent to be threatened by the rapid worldwide spread of bird flu. 24 January 2023 • Agriculture SA chicken industry threatened by a perfect storm Statement: Chicken production is vital for South Africa’s food security, yet the industry is headed for a crisis. 19 January 2023 • Agriculture Urgent action needed to avoid food security collapse South Africa needs to focus on the plight of its small-scale farmers, and find ways to support what is a critical component of the country’s food security and job creation. 18 January 2023 • Agriculture Food supply chain under stress as loadshedding wreaks havoc Loadshedding is threatening the sustainability of South Africa’s poultry supply chain. 18 January 2023 • Agriculture Blip or trend? The poultry imports puzzle for 2023 The latest import stats show a surge in chicken imports to South Africa. Is this the new normal? 18 January 2023 • Agriculture Global poultry market to grow 47% by 2031 Demand for poultry is set to soar globally. Will South Africa be able to take advantage of this opportunity? 18 January 2023 • Agriculture Social supermarkets help struggling families in Sweden Social supermarkets in Sweden are helping to combat hunger by selling food cheaply to struggling families. 18 January 2023 • Agriculture NZ egg shortage leads to backyard farming boom A nationwide egg shortage in New Zealand has lead to a surge in interest in backyard farming. 12 December 2022 • Agriculture Growth deferred: FairPlay reflects on 2022 We reflect on the fight against predatory trade in South African agriculture – a review of major developments in 2022. 12 December 2022 • Agriculture Entrepreneurs are born, not made Meet Clive Tigere, an innovative entrepreneur and broiler farmer with a knack for business. 12 December 2022 • Infrastructure The role of infrastructure: Growing exports or collapsing our manufacturing sector Poor infrastructure results in poor levels of investment and a drop in competitiveness. South Africa has a lot of work to do here, says Donald MacKay. 12 December 2022 • All News SAPA looks to 2023 From backyard broiler farmers struggling to grow, to larger producers dealing with failing infrastructure. While 2022 has been a challenging year, but there’s reason to be optimistic, says SAPA. 1 December 2022 • Agriculture FairPlay urges govt to rescue poultry master plan FairPlay has written to the government to try get poultry master plan back on track with five priority actions. 1 December 2022 • Economic development Food inflation will peak early next year South Africa’s food price inflation will remain high for the rest of this year and should peak early in 2023, says BFAP. 1 December 2022 • Agriculture Bird flu outbreak the worst in US history The US is suffering its worst avian influenza outbreak ever, which has wiped out over 50 million birds. 1 December 2022 • Agriculture Tough times ahead for SA’s chicken producers Rising input costs and poor infrastructure put pressure on local poultry producers. 25 November 2022 • Chicken Industry Food price inflation shows need for VAT-free chicken Food price inflation remains high for cash-strapped consumers. It’s time government addresses the crisis by making chicken VAT-free. 25 November 2022 • Agriculture Dangerous roads crush chicken production Another truck transporting chickens recently overturned due to a badly maintained municipal road. 25 November 2022 • Agriculture It’s looking good for another bumper grain crop in SA Good news as another large harvest is predicted for South Africa’s grain sector. 25 November 2022 • Infrastructure Filling those empty rail wagons A logistics innovator is making it easier to fill up empty freight carriages – could this help lead to a rail revival? 24 November 2022 • Agriculture A new threat to the chicken industry is being cultivated Has the FDA just opened the floodgates for cultured protein and alternative ‘meat’? 24 November 2022 • Agriculture Could plant-based foods promote climate change? Converting to a plant-based diet could increase deforestation and water usage, former WFO President Theo de Jager tells COP27. 1 2 3 … 98 Next Page »