Improving the red meat value chain in South Africa: Northwest RPO Congress

Published 2024년 6월 20일

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The North West Red Meat Producers Organization (NWRPO) in South Africa is urging farmers to adopt sustainable practices and enhance the red meat value chain amidst challenges like rising costs, drought, and weaker meat prices. Led by Nico Kilian, the NWRPO focuses on biosecurity and top genetics, while addressing issues such as foot-and-mouth disease and livestock profitability. The RPO, with CEO Dr. Frikkie Maré, collaborates with the government to support producers and manage industry challenges. Meanwhile, the LITS SA traceability system is not expected to become national soon, with private systems filling the gap. Meat exports remain vital, and import bottlenecks from Namibia and Botswana cause delays at abattoirs, particularly in February.

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Farmers who want to take on challenges together with the Red Meat Producers Organization (RPO) in South Africa have a bright future. This was the message during the North West RPO (NWRPO) annual congress in Lichtenburg. Nico Kilian was re-elected chairman of the NWRPO, and said the congress's aim was to build a positive image and encourage red meat producers to work with the organization for a better future. He explained that several factors have a major impact on the industry, including rising input costs, drought, heat, weaker meat prices, traceability, meat exports, animal health, the profitability of livestock farming, and livestock theft. Kilian encouraged producers to farm sustainably and apply everything within their control correctly, such as biosecurity, traceability, field and herd improvement and to improve the standard of marketable meat. They also need to invest in top genetics for their commercial herds. He is positive that good cooperation with the RPO can improve ...

Source: Agriorbit