A single certificate error threatens South Africa’s winter oxtail supply
2 July 2026, AMIE Media Release South Africans could soon pay substantially more for one of the country’s favourite winter meals after an administrative error blocked Argentine oxtail imports, which supply the majority of the local market. The Association of Meat Importers and Exporters South Africa (AMIE) is calling on the Department of Agriculture (DoA) […]
USA HPAI Market Status (01 July 26)
1 July 2026, Department of Agriculture Dear Member, Please find below the link to the latest update regarding the USA HPAI market status as of 01 July 2026. Read more.
South Africa loses R1.5bn in lamb exports as key Middle East markets remain blocked
13 June 2026, Business Report South Africa’s meat industry has warned that the country risks missing out on lucrative export opportunities unless longstanding regulatory and certification bottlenecks are urgently resolved. The warning comes after Italy recently expressed significant interest in importing South African beef during discussions at the SA Italy Agriculture Business Forum in Cape […]
Trade restriction lifted for importation of Poultry and Poultry products (HPAI) – Republic of Ireland
5 June 2026, Department of Agriculture Please be advised that trade restrictions on the import of live poultry, meat and other products derived from poultry from THE REPUBLIC OF IRELAND into South Africa have been lifted and trade may now resume with immediate effect. Please note that only poultry meat with a production date of […]
Status of US with regards to HPAI outbreak import restrictions
13 May 2026, DoA The Department of Agriculture has released an update on the USA HPAI market status as of 12 May 2026. Read more here.
AMIE TALKS – Podcast with Gavin Kelly of the RAF
13 May 2026, AMIE On Wednesday, 6 May, petrol prices rose by R3.27 per litre, and diesel by R6.19 per litre. High international oil prices are driving the hike due to geopolitical tensions and a weak Rand. Despite the R3 per litre general fuel levy relief, consumers are still facing record prices. Listen to a […]
SIAL 2026: The event that sheds light on and accelarates the global food business
22 April 2026, Business France SIAL Paris will return to Paris Nord Villepinte from 17 to 21 October 2026. Beyond business, SIAL Paris is the world’s largest food industry trade show and the leading international platform to discover, experience, and understand innovation across the sector. It’s a global benchmark that brings the entire agri-food ecosystem […]
Lifting of Trade Restriction: Imports from Spain
23 March 2026, Dept of Agriculture Please note the Dept of Agriculture has published the following notice regarding import restrictions. Only product with a production date of 10 February 2026 or later will be allowed. Read more here
Trade Restriction: Argentina HPAI Outbreak
26 February 2026, Dept of Agriculture An outbreak of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) has occurred in Argentina, according to a WOAH report dated 23 February 2026. Please note the import restrictions on poultry and poultry products from Argentina: Consignments containing products packed in their final packaging or after 5 February 2026 will be rejected […]
Budget Speech 2026
26 February 2026, Directorate National Treasury Minister of Finance, Enoch Gondongwana, delivered the 2026 budget speech on the 25th of February. Access the full speech here. What was promised in the Sona vs what Treasury funded – Daily Maverick Analysis #Budget 2026: Major tax breaks announced – what you need to know – BizCommunity Analysis […]