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South Africa’s poultry industry says removing tariffs on chicken imports would undermine its recovery, threaten jobs and weaken food security. Importers argue the duties are no longer necessary.
POULTRY

Removing chicken tariffs could threaten South African producers, industry warns

South Africa’s poultry industry says removing tariffs on chicken imports would undermine its recovery, threaten jobs and weaken food security. Importers argue the duties are no…

  • Francois Baird
5 min read
Agriculture Minister Wille Aucamp has signed a landmark protocol opening the Chinese market to South African cherry exports for the first time.
AGRICULTURE EXPORTS

South African cherries gain first-time access to Chinese market

Agriculture Minister Wille Aucamp has signed a protocol granting South African cherry producers access to China, with blueberry negotiations also nearing completion.

  • Yogashen Pillay
3 min read
South Africa and Egypt have concluded negotiations on a veterinary health certificate for red-meat exports, but shipments will only proceed once the agreement has been formally signed.
FMD

South Africa and Egypt conclude red-meat export negotiations

South Africa and Egypt have concluded negotiations on a veterinary health certificate for red-meat exports, but shipments will only proceed once the agreement is formally signed.

  • Yogashen Pillay
3 min read
With exports surpassing 10 000 tonnes in 2025, the Rooibos industry is looking beyond the traditional cup to unlock opportunities in food, beverages, cosmetics, tourism and manufacturing.
ROOIBOS

Rooibos exports top 10 000 tonnes as South Africa looks to unlock greater economic value

With exports surpassing 10 000 tonnes in 2025, the Rooibos industry is looking beyond the traditional cup to unlock opportunities in food, beverages, cosmetics, tourism and…

  • Ashley Lechman
3 min read