A meeting held in Pretoria in 1999 carried out a full strategic analysis of the industry the supplement to Newsletter No. 15 provided a full report. Industry immaturity was identified as the primary cause of the problems. As this study … Continue reading →
A frequent question asked by those starting out in ostrich farming is for information regarding export requirements. Our response is always: “there is no direct answer as regulations are dependent on the veterinary health and disease status of the exporting … Continue reading →
This article published in January, discusses how the quality of ostrich feathers is a key indicator to healthier chicks. Ostrich feather quality is a key indicator to health in the same manner the sheen on the coat of all livestock … Continue reading →
Over the years many of us have regularly received enquiries from newcomers to the industry to supply eggs and/or chicks. All too often the numbers requested are simply too small to be a viable proposition – not viable for either … Continue reading →
Over the years many photos of ostrich were taken with some sent to us. Recently there was reason to discuss the issue of how to visually judge bird development. These illutrations were put together with several photos side by side … Continue reading →
The FAO recently published “World agriculture: towards 2015/2030”. The publication confirms the ongoing demand for meat. Figure 1 illustrates the ever increasing dominance of pig and poultry meat. Note how poultry consumption is growing at a far greater rate than … Continue reading →
Our last blog discussed the need to develop product differentiation to maintain/increase value as volumes increase. The following are examples of ways to create product differentiation. Quality Marks and Standards: At its simplest the grade of your skin and meat … Continue reading →
Newsletter No. 95 Item 3 A speaker from the Klein Karoo Kooperasie (KKK) discussed a value pyramid during a presentation at The International Industry Strategic Analysis held in 1999 and reported here. The speaker was suggesting that it was important … Continue reading →
Newsletter No. 91 – Item 2 At the time of publication (October 2010) these two topics were actively discussed in the press. Whether or not they are safe for human consumption is not important when it comes to marketing our … Continue reading →
Newsletter No. 86 This newsletter discussed the FAO publication “The State of Food and Agriculture – 2009” publication that focused on livestock as it contained some interesting data. The data illustrated the increasing consumption of meat in developing countries as … Continue reading →
