The livestock and poultry industry has had a difficult past few years. A variety of external shocks made for a challenging operating environment for many farmers and agribusinesses. These shocks included animal diseases and rising input costs, such as yellow maize and soya bean prices.
While the spread of diseases may be slowing, and organised agriculture and government continue to collaborate to address biosecurity risks, concerns about renewed increases in animal feed prices persist. This is particularly the case in