South Africa’s poultry industry is under significant pressure from the rising costs of fuel and feed, and persistent bouts of load-shedding have exacerbated the situation.
These supply-side constraints are eroding profit margins, with smallscale farmers suffering the worst, as they are resource-poor and unable to cope with constant supply challenges.
THE EFFECTS OF SUSPENDING ANTI-DUMPING DUTIES
Another major concern for the local poultry industry