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South Africa's poultry sector has recorded growth under the Poultry Masterplan, with more than R2.1 billion (about US$126 million) invested across the industry between 2019 and 2025. Image created with the help of AI (Reve)
18-05 | News

South African poultry industry reports strong growth under Masterplan

South African poultry industry’s progress over the past decade is the result of sustained investment and structural reform, even under conditions of constrained consumer spending, high input costs, and recurring external shocks. Image generated with the help of AI (Reve)
25-02 | Article

Is South Africa the second most competitive poultry producer in the world?

Per capita poultry consumption in South Africa remains the highest on the continent at around 37 kg per person per year. Image created with the help of AI (Reve.art)
16-02 | News

Exploring Africa’s poultry powerhouses – a spotlight on South Africa

South Africa’s agriculture minister John Steenhuisen says South Africa is not currently facing an outbreak of avian influenza, but there has been an uptick in bird flu cases around the world. Photo: Canva
12-06-2025 | News

South Africa’s poultry sector prepares for mass avian influenza vaccination

South Africa's agricultural sector projects growth of 3.5% in 2025. But, the redistribution of land to small-scale farmers without adequate training, resources, or financial support could result in underutilised land and diminished productivity. Photos: Canva
17-02-2025 | News

Why are some South African farmers concerned about the Expropriation Act?

Despite numerous challenges, South Africa’s poultry industry remains resilient. Photo: Hans Prinsen
29-01-2025 | News

South Africa’s poultry industry remains resilient

The largest import categories of poultry into South Africa are mechanically deboned meat and offal. Photo: Canva
06-02-2024 | News

Poultry imports to South Africa rebound

Poultry and egg producers in South Africa are battling with power outages and bird flu. Photo: Canva
06-12-2023 | News

S. Africa’s poultry flocks, farmers and consumers taking a knock

Free-range chicken from South Africa's Woolworths stores. Photo: Natalie Berkhout
08-06-2023 | News

S. Africa’s largest poultry group warns about food insecurity

Dr Jim Blessman and his family left the comforts of the US and relocated to this remote part of South Africa to help the local population. Photo: Hyline
16-05-2023 | Article

An egg a day to combat malnutrition in South Africa