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A South African government delegation has returned from the United States optimistic that its mission to cement trade ties between […]

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South Africa’s new agriculture minister, John Steenhuisen, is taking a close look at one of the country’s agricultural master plans. […]

Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen has yet to address two critical issues: bird flu vaccination and culling compensation for affected farmers. […]

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Amid concerns about South Africa’s foreign policy stance, Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition Parks Tau heads to Washington to […]

If the South African government does not appeal against a judgment that would force it to compensate a farmer for bird flu losses, it could face a flood of claims from other poultry producers. The total could run into billions of rand.

South Africa’s new agriculture minister, John Steenhuisen, says he is determined to improve things for farmers, farmworkers and agricultural exporters.

South Africa’s chicken imports were down again in May, according to the latest official statistics, and 2024 may be heading for another annual drop.

South Africa’s new government must urgently address inefficiencies and delays to foster sustainable growth in the agricultural sector.

New agriculture minister John Steenhuisen has pledged to champion the whole agriculture sector, but particularly the empowerment of black and emerging farmers.

Chicken importers have fallen so much in love with rebates on chicken imports that they would like them to be implemented permanently.

With China importing less chicken, poultry exporting countries like Brazil and the United States will be looking for new markets, according to the food and agribusiness bank Rabobank.

One consequence of the formation of South Africa’s government of national unity is that it has brought supporters of VAT-free chicken into positions of power.

South Africa’s leading poultry producer, Astral Foods, plans to test the market for canned chicken. It’s a product popular in other countries, the SA Poultry Association (SAPA) has pointed out.

Supporting local poultry farmers is not just a nice thing to do but a rational one, says development economist Dr Ralph Nordjo

The formation of South Africa’s government of national unity (GNU) has put two brand new cabinet ministers in charge of the country’s two agricultural master plans.

Ahead of this year’s general elections, FairPlay has solicited the views of experts on the priorities, opportunities and constraints facing South Africa’s agriculture sector.

Unlike other countries, the South African government has refused to compensate poultry farmers for the chickens they are ordered to cull to stop the spread of bird flu. That may be about to change.

South Africa’s stalled bird flu vaccination programme is going to be another priority for Minister Steenhuisen.

South Africa’s Agribusiness Confidence Index (ACI) reached a 15-year low in the second quarter of this year.

The Cape Town High Court has ruled against the government’s refusal to compensate poultry farmers for chickens culled during bird flu outbreaks.

Cocaine has been found in two containers of chicken packed for export in Brazil – one destined for South Africa, the other for the Netherlands.

Agriculture should be an area on which political parties can agree, and not become a victim of divisive and populist politics, says agricultural economist Wandile Sihlobo.

South Africa’s veterinary services are in a crisis, with an increasing number of vets resigning and many of them emigrating to other countries.

A third South African poultry company has announced that is on the road to recovery after the disastrous outbreaks of bird flu last year led to massive cost increases, turning profits into losses.

In an interview ahead of Rainbow’s stock exchange listing this week, Rainbow MD Marthinus Stander stressed what he called the wonders of chicken and said the company focused on keeping prices down.

Unless the South African government relents, chicken importers missed out on a bonanza in April, because the substantial tariff rebates from which they would benefit have not been renewed.

Chicken imports rose substantially in April this year, including in all the categories to which tariff rebates had applied for the previous three months.

Co-ownership by local communities of game lodges and tourist operations is increasing in Southern Africa, contributing to wildlife conservation and boosting national tourism revenues.