Tag: pork industry

On-farm practical implementation of biosecurity measures are important in winning the battle against the ASF disease. Photo: Supplied/Food For Mzansi

Pig farmers, question your daily biosecurity routines

by Duncan Masiwa

12th May 2022

Having a set of rules and boxes to check on paper will never be enough to fight animal diseases such as African swine fever, says Sappo CEO Johann Kotzé. "If ...

Pork enjoys popularity thanks to its price point compared to other red meats on the market. Photo: Supplied/Food For Mzansi

Mzansi needs buyers for ‘cheap’ pork meat cuts

by Thabile Nkunjana

7th May 2022

Livestock production in South Africa is by far the biggest agricultural sub-sector. Agricultural economist Thabile Nkunjana unpacks the country’s domestic pork industry, the rapid growth in production and persistent disease ...

SA pork industry ‘well positioned and future fit’

by Duncan Masiwa

20th January 2021

South Africa’s pork industry is standing strong, with consumer demand remaining strong despite price increases caused by the higher prices farmers must pay for pig feed. The industry is also ...

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