NC pork industry recovered well after African swine fever: expert

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The outbreak which was a severe haemorrhagic disease of pigs resulted in some producers losing market share.

CAPE TOWN - A leading agricultural economist said last year's outbreak of African swine fever in the Northern Cape had a devastating impact on the pork industry.

FNB senior agricultural economist Paul Makube said: “They have somewhat recovered, while others are still trying to recover. Generally, they did recover towards the end of the year.”

 

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