South African export market reopens to British poultry

UK traders will now be able to export poultry to South Africa for the first time in eight years

Rachael Brown
Chief Reporter
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South African export market reopens to British poultry

UK farmers and traders can once again export poultry to South Africa, which is estimated to bring up to £160m to the industry over the next five years. Poultry farmers The development allows UK traders...

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