South Africa Poultry Association, has released a report showing that the imposition of antidumping duties of 30% will contribute to a price increase of between 0.9% and 4.9% for chicken products in retail outlets. According to the association, the duties are also protecting the internationally competitive local industry from unfair and predatory trade practices. “The […]
STRONG PERFORMANCE! Astral Foods’ Revenue Records Sales Volume Growth Across All Divisions
Astral Foods Limited, South Africa’s leading integrated poultry producer has reported a 21.9% rise in full year revenue in the year ended September 2022, to R19.3 billion (US$1.12 billion), compared to the prior year’s R15.9 billion (US$921m). The strong performance is linked to its diversified operation with the Poultry Division contributing 81%, Feed Division 17% […]
Poultry Feed Prices In Nigeria Surge 164% In Three Years
Nigeria’s poultry industry, worth $4.2 billion according to the United Nations Food and Agricultural Organisation, is a major protein source for over 200 million people. But the sector, which contributes nine to 10 per cent to the GDP, has struggled in the last three years and many operators have abandoned their businesses due to high […]
Beginners FAQs About Poultry Farming
Not just poultry, but any area of life where you find a bit confusing, please ask question. If you are a beginner poultry farmer, it is natural to have a trailer load of questions, which you seek answers to. Please ask away. Ask people around you. Ask the poultry implements sellers. Ask the vendors. Ask […]