LETTER: Dumping not core issue bedevilling local poultry industry
Soaring feed costs and SA's weak economy play major role in producers' woes
Francois Baird's letter refers (“Dumping is not free trade, it’s predatory (https://www.businesslive.co.za/bd/opinion/letters/2021-04-07-letter-dumping-is-not-free-trade-its-predatory/)”, April 7). Up front, after retiring from the industry nearly three years ago I have tried my best to be as impartial as possible. I now have a better understanding of local poultry’s great successes as well as its many difficulties and challenges.
I have no wish to enter into a slugfest with either side and have already taken flak from importers for “supporting local industry” on certain issues, but I will not compromise my integrity...
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