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FairPlay's 2025 annual report reflects on our activities over the past year, and looks forward to what needs to be done as we head into 2026, and beyond. Get your copy for free today. https://t.co/s6G1xDrwco
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What happens after AGOA, and the impact that 72,000 tonnes of dumped US chicken will have on the local poultry market? Read more in our special report. Download it for free, today. https://t.co/s6G1xDrwco
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FairPlay's 2025 annual report reflects on our activities over the past year, and looks forward to what needs to be done as we head into 2026, and beyond.
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What are the economic and social costs of food insecurity and the continued and staggering rise of child stunting in South Africa? Read more about this and other topics in our special report. Download it for free today. https://t.co/s6G1xDrwco
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FairPlay's 2025 annual report reflects on our activities over the past year, and looks forward to what needs to be done as we head into 2026, and beyond.
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South Africa’s poultry industry – the largest agricultural sector in the country – is at a pivotal crossroads. Read more about this and other topics in our special report. Download it for free today. https://t.co/s6G1xDrwco
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FairPlay's 2025 annual report reflects on our activities over the past year, and looks forward to what needs to be done as we head into 2026, and beyond.
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Cultivating the world's costliest spice in South Africa. https://t.co/yCMvUAHLJG
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As extended droughts continue to change the agricultural landscape throughout South Africa, some farmers in the country are starting to grow saffron.
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We generally talk about animal health in South Africa because of frequent outbreaks of animal diseases, such as foot-and-mouth disease in cattle and African swine fever in pigs, among others. But plant health is as essential, and we will need to invest more in it from now on. I
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Chicken importers have been dealt a severe blow by the Supreme Court of Appeal, which rejected their efforts to prevent the renewal of anti-dumping duties on chicken imports from three European countries. https://t.co/s4s8xgF9kb
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Chicken importers have been dealt a severe blow by the Supreme Court of Appeal, which rejected their efforts to prevent the renewal of anti-dumping duties on chicken imports from three European...
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The Supreme Court of Appeal has confirmed the validity of anti-dumping duties on chicken imports from three EU countries. This is a ruling that strengthens South Africa’s right to protect its industries from unfair competition. https://t.co/s4s8xgF9kb
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Chicken importers have been dealt a severe blow by the Supreme Court of Appeal, which rejected their efforts to prevent the renewal of anti-dumping duties on chicken imports from three European...
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South Africa’s poultry industry, the backbone of affordable protein and rural jobs, has received strong backing from one the country’s highest courts, which upheld anti-dumping duties against dumped chicken imports. https://t.co/s4s8xgF9kb
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Chicken importers have been dealt a severe blow by the Supreme Court of Appeal, which rejected their efforts to prevent the renewal of anti-dumping duties on chicken imports from three European...
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Government’s latest medium-term budget has been welcomed by the agri sector for its strong emphasis on infrastructure, logistics, and municipal recovery. https://t.co/sbSI2YCnqh
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Government’s latest medium-term budget has been welcomed by the agricultural sector for its strong emphasis on infrastructure rehabilitation, logistics reform, and municipal recovery; crucial...
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SOUTH AFRICA HAS ITS SECOND-LARGEST MAIZE HARVEST ON RECORD I am unsure if most people noticed, but South Africa’s 2024-25 maize crop of 16.44 million tonnes is the second-largest on record. This is up 28% from the previous season, boosted by the better yields. The area planted
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An economic action plan to sustain South Africa’s poultry industry has been proposed by FairPlay founder Francois Baird. The plan covers food security, logistics and infrastructure, fair and predatory trade, and biosecurity. https://t.co/ykfb40b66u
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An economic action plan to sustain South Africa’s poultry industry has been proposed by FairPlay founder Francois Baird.
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Astral Foods, South Africa’s largest integrated poultry producer, has posted strong financial results for its 2025 financial year. https://t.co/UNwhZg44jY
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Astral Foods, South Africa’s largest integrated poultry producer, has posted strong financial results for its 2025 financial year, overcoming a tough first half marked by lower selling prices and...
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Could the new medium term budget create a more stable, cost-efficient production environment for the agriculture sector? https://t.co/sbSI2YCnqh
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Government’s latest medium-term budget has been welcomed by the agricultural sector for its strong emphasis on infrastructure rehabilitation, logistics reform, and municipal recovery; crucial...
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“If the domestic poultry industry collapses, so too will the grain industry... this chain reaction will result in collapsed rural economies and mass unemployment,” said FairPlay's Francois Baird as he proposed an action plan for the poultry industry. https://t.co/ykfb40b66u
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An economic action plan to sustain South Africa’s poultry industry has been proposed by FairPlay founder Francois Baird.
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South Africa’s agricultural sector marked a major diplomatic and trade milestone today in the form of a landmark agricultural cooperation agreement with Vietnam. Unlocking new opportunities for South African producers in one of Asia’s fastest-growing markets.🇿🇦🇻🇳
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Sugar imports into SA are up 400% this year. Small-scale cane growers are paying the price, while importers pocket profits. Does this sound familiar? It’s the same story as dumped chicken. https://t.co/o0x80KuOcz
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A huge surge in subsidised sugar imports is threatening local producers and local jobs, according to the SA Canegrowers association.
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The H9 strain of bird flu could be heading for South Africa. It’s already in Mozambique, and it might hit local farms soon. Vaccination readiness must start now. https://t.co/msCPTOCsQJ
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A new bird flu strain is heading towards South Africa, adding to the risks facing the local poultry industry.
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Subsidised sugar from Brazil and India is pouring into South Africa. Imports are up 400% this year, and local sugarcane farmers have already lost R760 million. This is unfair and predatory trade. https://t.co/o0x80KuOcz
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A huge surge in subsidised sugar imports is threatening local producers and local jobs, according to the SA Canegrowers association.
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