Cheap imports killing for Africa’s broiler growers

01-02-2007 | Broilers | Poultry | Article

Despite concerns about infrastructure, health and simple cooling facilities, Africa’s broiler business is suffering the most from the import of poultry meat that cannot be sold in the country of origin. Comments from both sides tell the whole story.

Keywords: Africa, WTO, import, export, dumping

Source: World Poultry magazine. Issue 23.2

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