THE EVOLUTIONARY JOURNEY OF SOUTH AFRICA'S PIG INDUSTRY: Key drivers, achievements, and prospects

The South African pig industry stands as one of the most structured livestock sectors on the African continent, having undergone a remarkable transformation over the decades. According to FAO 2023, South Africa is currently the highest exporter of pork in Africa and also the second highest producer of pig meat in the African continent, underscoring it's importance and the need to examine it's development as a model for other regions of Africa. This videocast titled “The Evolutionary Journey of South Africa's Pig Industry: Key Drivers, Achievements, and Prospects,” will provide an historical overview of South Africa's pig and pork industry, tracing it's evolutionary journey and a comprehensive examination of how the industry has progressed from traditional and smallholder systems to the current commercially competitive sector.
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The session will also provide an overview of the current structure of South Africa's swine industry, and will highlight key milestones and transformative phases that have shaped the industry over the years, while examining the drivers of growth, notable achievements, current challenges, and emerging prospects of the industry. This videocast is designed for swine producers, professionals, industry stakeholders, researchers, and  agripreneurs, and will offer valuable insights, and practical lessons that can promote the development and transformation of pig industries across Africa and beyond.