State and poultry industry need to hatch joint plan
Local producers struggle to compete against countries that are subsidised and assisted have access to cheaper feed, writes Hamlet Hlomendlini
"The ANC must concentrate on radical economic transformation and ensure that the people become more prosperous. We must grow the economy, create jobs and return the land to our people!". This statement was taken out the January 8th speech which was delivered by President Zuma during the ANC’s 105th anniversary a week ago. A day or two later it was alleged by the SA Poultry Association that the industry is at a could be retrenching up to 20 thousand workers in 2017 as some businesses are closing down due to the substantial increases in poultry imports coming in the country. Question is, what is radical economic transformation and how can the state ensure that people become more prosperous, that the economy grows, and that jobs are created when some local industries do not enjoy maximum protection from the state and are not allowed an environment that enhances their competitiveness—which is critical both economic growth and job creation. The South African poultry industry is continuin...
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