insert_link South Africa South Africa’s ban on poultry from the Brazilian state severely impacts local poultry industry Hume International has reported that South Africa's ban on poultry from the Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul, has severely impacted the local poultry industry. The ban, effective from this month, restricts imports of poultry produced after June 17. Hume International criticises the blanket ban, noting that it contravenes international trade statutes and could lead to higher food prices. The organisation's, Roy Thomas told SABC News that South Africa, […] todayAugust 20, 2024 18
insert_link Environment Bird flu: what is it, how does it spread and how can we protect ourselves from it? By Daniel Oladimeji Oluwayelu, University of Ibadan There has been an outbreak of H5N1 bird flu in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso’s capital. The viral disease, also called avian influenza, killed 441 chickens out of a flock of 641 on a farm. There have been several outbreaks bird flu across Africa over the past 18 years. Nigeria was the first African country to report an outbreak in February 2006. […] todayMarch 25, 2024 12
insert_link Uncategorized Malawi and maize: prices have spiked on the back of bad weather and trade bans By Simon Roberts, University of Johannesburg and Namhla Landani, University of Johannesburg Maize is the leading staple food in Malawi and crucial for food security. Typically, local production from smallholder farmers meets and exceeds annual requirements of around 3 million metric tonnes. The country, however, is currently facing a crisis with 4.4 million Malawians (22% of the population) being food insecure. This is due firstly to a […] todayMarch 19, 2024 5
insert_link South Africa South African Poultry Association affirms the safety of consuming eggs and poultry products The South African Poultry Association affirms the safety of consuming eggs and poultry products during the festive season. Despite culling six-million layer hens during the earlier avian flu outbreak, the strain is now less prevalent. The association says properly cooked eggs pose no risk of avian flu infection. It enacted stringent bio-security measures promptly in response to the situation, ensuring the safety of poultry products for South Africans to enjoy […] todayDecember 8, 2023 2
insert_link Environment The Success Factors for Chicken Farming By Hanks Saisai, Technical Advisor: Crops & Poultry Raising chickens is rapidly becoming a lucrative farming enterprise that provides affordable protein products to households all over the country. However, there are critical factors that farmers must adhere to and understand to ensure success. Firstly, to achieve success in chicken farming, housing is the most critical factor that must be prioritized by farmers. Chicken coops must be designed in manner that […] todayNovember 27, 2023 22
insert_link Environment The Basics of Fruit Tree Production By Hanks Saisai, Technical Advisor: Crops & Poultry Growing fruit trees can be a very rewarding business venture; however, it requires farmers to possess essential knowledge and understanding to profitably grow trees of high value. Farmers need to understand that growing fruit trees requires knowledge of basic land preparation, seedling purchase and caring for the trees until they reach maturity. Namibia‘s semi-arid environment offers an opportune environment for fruit tree […] todayNovember 17, 2023 14
