Local poultry industry angry at import tariff cuts

Chicken producers say ‘unjustified’ move comes as a double blow after bird flu

04 February 2024 - 00:00

Local poultry producers have railed against the government’s tariff rebates for two categories of poultry imports, saying fears that South Africa faced a chicken shortage due to bird flu were groundless. ..

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