SA pork could meet demand created by African swine fever

By Vanessa Binks
May 23 2019 - 6:35am
LOCAL ADVANTAGE: PorkSA chair Mark McLean says reduced supply of imported pork products could make locally-raised pigs more cost-competitive in retail shops.
LOCAL ADVANTAGE: PorkSA chair Mark McLean says reduced supply of imported pork products could make locally-raised pigs more cost-competitive in retail shops.

Pork industry leaders have forecast products from Europe and the United States destined for Australia could be diverted to China to cover a supply shortfall caused by the African swine fever epidemic, resulting in reduced access for local retailers.

Get the latest SA news in your inbox

Sign up for our newsletter to stay up to date.

We care about the protection of your data. Read our Privacy Policy.