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The plum season is underway with a 4% rise in exports predicted. Photo: Supplied/Food For Mzansi

Wage increase: ‘farmers need enabling environment’

by Tiisetso Manoko

30th Dec 2021

Can farming businesses afford a wage increase in 2022? Can farmworkers afford basic living on R1.31 more per hour? The annual minimum wage increase in Mzansi has once again sparked ...

The poultry industry is seemingly suffering from a lack of transformation and collaboration of different stakeholders. Photo: Supplied/Food For Mzansi

Flu and unrest: poultry farmers struggle to bounce back

by Tiisetso Manoko

17th Nov 2021

Small poultry farmers are struggling to deal with recent industry disruptions. The African Poultry Producers organisation says a more inclusive industry will help relieve the plight of up-and-coming farmers.

News of the supposed impending closure of Country Bird Holdings was met with shock by some 2000 employees. Photo: Supplied/Food For Mzansi

‘Fake news’, says chicken supplier about closure reports

by Tiisetso Manoko

3rd Nov 2021

Country Bird Holdings has refuted claims that it intends to close its North West-based abattoir and shed up to 2 000 jobs, labelling media reports about an impending closure as ...

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