Mohair SA is on a massive drive to try to clean up the tainted image of the industry, following a worldwide outcry over the cruel handling of goats and sheep during shearing by some of the country’s mohair farmers – which has led to more than 300 high-end fashion stores worldwide banning mohair products.
The South African Poultry Association (SAPA) said on Thursday it was concerned about what it called irresponsible claims by a consumer protection body and a new organisation for black chicken importers and exporters in support of predatory trade from Brazil, at the expense of local jobs.
Beef: The loss of the pig herd in China due to African Swine Fever will support the demand for US beef and benefit exports.
Animal health is increasingly becoming a key issue in South Africa. This year we’ve had cases of foot-and-mouth disease in the beef industry, and African swine fever in the pork industry.
The short week is resulting in reduced activity on the international market this week. In the US topside, rump and striploin prices all increased week-onweek while chuck and brisket prices declined week-on-week.
I am ending this week, not by highlighting an agricultural story that dominated the news headlines – as it is typically the case — but some encouraging developments for the South African beef industry.
