Failing municipalities threaten poultry competitiveness

Farmer's WeeklyLindi Botha · 29 October 2026 at 17:00

South Africa’s poultry industry risks losing its competitive advantage against international producers as deteriorating municipal infrastructure drives up production costs, threatens jobs and undermines the industry’s growth prospects.
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