Committee to address dire state of poultry industry
Department of Trade and Industry says it has noted the industry’s concern about the increase in imports of chicken
A national committee consisting of government and industry representatives has been established to address the challenges the poultry industry faces. Factories have been closed and jobs cut as poultry producers battle to fend off competition from cheap imports. The Department of Trade and Industry and the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries are participating in the committee to develop a "comprehensive strategy to address these challenges in a holistic and sustainable manner", trade and industry spokesman Sidwell Medupe said on Friday. He said poultry producers could apply to the International Trade Administration Commission (Itac) through the normal processes for further relief if this was required. "The Department of Trade and Industry has noted the concerns raised by the poultry industry in SA, especially in relation to the increase in imports of poultry products. The government has been working with the domestic industry to address the challenges in the industry," ...
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