South Africa’s pork farmers go all in for the long haul

The South African pork industry has continued to face significant headwinds since 2017. Rather than closing shop, farmers and industry players have instead expanded operations, hoping that economies of scale and new technology will bring a better return on investment. “It’s been rough,” says CP Kriek, owner of Taaibosch Piggery in North West Province in South Africa. “Profitability has been extremely low over the last few years and the industry has really been shaken. And we are not