South African ostrich market down

01-02-2007 | | |
The ban on export of ostrich meat together with tanners cutting skin prices has put South African ostrich producers under severe pressure. Many question whether they can afford to stay in business. Keywords: South Africa, ostrich   Source: World Poultry magazine. Issue 23.2


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