Pork prices drop: Here’s how much you can expect to pay
Pork prices fall as fears of disease outbreaks grow He noted that wholesale pork prices have fallen from around R40/kg to approximately R30/kg after earlier outbreaks of African Swine Fever (ASF) and Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) temporarily disrupted supply and triggered precautionary imports.“The South African Pork Producers’ Organisation (SAPPO) has already incurred an estimated R10 million in costs, including culling, disposal, and labour.” Protecting SA’s livestock industry Prinsloo added that the recent outbreaks also reinforce the importance of continued investment in biosecurity, veterinary services and disease surveillance to protect South Africa’s livestock industry and maintain long-term food security.
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