Poultry Bulletin
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The official magazine of the South African Poultry Association, Bronze winner in the International Content Marketing Awards 2024
Joined February 2021
Shocked and saddened at the senseless act of violence wrenching apart a family so beloved in the industry; and whom we’ve featured in Poultry Bulletin. Our sincere condolences to the Fourie family for your unspeakable loss. Deon, we wish you a full recovery. Vasbyt.🕊️
A 73-year-old suspect shot and killed Jonathan Fourie and injured Deon Fourie at Chubby Chick's Potchefstroom headquarters on November 10. The incident followed a meeting about a property transaction between the brothers, who were directors, and the suspect. The suspect left the
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Food price increases pushed headline inflation higher in recent months, with the surge in meat prices being the main culprit. Heavy rains caused vegetable inflation to also spike, adding to price pressures. Read more insights about the domestic and international developments
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Chart of the week on South Africa’s outlier electricity prices
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OUT NOW: In the fully digital Oct/Nov issue, 20 questions to a dynamic young poultry entrepreneur; latest bird-flu developments from SA, SADC and globally; what the ostrich industry can teach poultry about exports; and more. Read: https://t.co/GNzUK4I9yG
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Farmers, here’s an idea…
Did you know? Globally, over 1.2 billion rabbits are produced for meat each year — yet rabbit accounts for just 0.19 kg per person annually. In SA, rabbit farming is on the rise: it’s lean, fast-growing, eco-friendly & export-ready! #RabbitFarming #LivingLand #DidYouKnow
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I know some people have strongly argued that we must deepen our trade with the African continent to lessen the higher exposure to some risky regions. The African continent does present opportunities for the various sectors of our economy, but for agriculture, I am not as
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I know some people have strongly argued that we must deepen our trade with the African continent to lessen the higher exposure to some risky regions. The African continent does present opportunities...
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If we let them take away the life of our crops through their genetic engineering, we’re done! Organic living is synonymous with who we are as Africans. #SayNOtoGMOs
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It's not about starting a business but remaining in business. Every Tom, Dick and Harry can start one, but very few can stay in business.
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It is ABSURD that Home Affairs insists parents must accompany learners for ID Applications. Our parents go to work in the early hours of the morning, and return at night. Learners must be allowed to submit certified copies of parents’ IDs or Home Affairs must open on Saturdays!
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Good morning folks, In this piece, I outline my hesitancy about SA's agricultural export opportunities on the African continent. https://t.co/BG1rfgnxpD
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I know some people have strongly argued that we must deepen our trade with the African continent to lessen the higher exposure to some risky regions. The African continent does present opportunities...
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I chose piggery over buying a car, not because I couldn’t afford one, but because I believe in building assets before comfort. A car brings convenience, but a business builds a foundation. Piggery might seem simple, but for me, it’s a step toward financial freedom, daily growth,
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In the new issue of Poultry Bulletin: Read what Dr Tracy David of @BFAP6 has to say about the impact that Trump’s adversarial trade policies may have on the SA poultry industry. Click here for the clickable page-turnable digital magazine: https://t.co/5WUb9e3ak6
#TradeWar
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OUT NOW: the digital Aug/Sept issue of Poultry Bulletin, packed with info & stories of real farmers making a difference. Read about a women-led contract-growing business; the mentorship bond between two farmers, news on bird flu vaccination, and more: https://t.co/5WUb9e3ak6
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OUT NOW: The new issue of award-winning Poultry Bulletin features the stories of dynamic farmer entrepreneurs Clive Tigere (Northroost) & Bev Mhlabane (Zapa Farms), plus a look at chicken for the catering market, the crisis in the vet sector and much more: https://t.co/9MOtDhvSEg
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Heads must roll; the utter cruelty to poultry is inexcusable. These people should not be allowed near any living beings. Shame on Daybreak and shame on the PIC for enabling them to do it again.
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Daybreak Foods, where 350,000 animals were culled while board members feathered their nests, is a tragic symbol of management failure.
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JUST OUT: Poultry Bulletin’s first all-digital issue has arrived, just in time for our 4th birthday! No more waiting for the postman… read here: https://t.co/nChIoQBizI
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The clock is ticking to Poultry Bulletin’s first digital issue, which lands tomorrow. A brand-new dawn! Read all about it here: https://t.co/DP3Dl9rRPE
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The #VATfreebasket should include some poultry products - the most widely eaten and accessible animal protein, with the smallest carbon footprint. We have 30% childhood stunting in RSA, stop penalising the poorest SAfricans with 15% on protein! @CyrilRamaphosa @TreasuryRSA
[WATCH] President Cyril Ramaphosa has approved the expansion of the government's VAT-free food plan aimed at easing the economic hardships faced by South Africans. The initiative is part of efforts to ensure affordable access to sufficient food for all citizens. While the poultry
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OUT NOW: The new, festive issue of Poultry Bulletin, in time for the season! Look back at a year of achievements & milestones, say goodbye to Astral’s Chris Schutte, see the science behind broiler catch day, and more! Join @sa_poultry for your free copy! https://t.co/izhtA2lCEu
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