Increased imports place pressure on South African poultry farmers
The South African poultry industry claims that 12000 jobs could be lost by the end of the year as a result of increased imports.
A recent trade-off with the United States to continue the country’s free-trade privileges under the Africa Growth and Opportunity Act has seen a further 65 thousand tons of U.S. chicken flood the market every year.
Sumitra Nydoo speaks to a farmer who is struggling to expand his business as a result of imports.