Codes of good practice herald a new era in animal production. Following them might seem onerous, but they will boost your profit, says Roelof Bezuidenhout.
Mohair South Africa and major local brokers OVK/ CMW and BKB have insisted that the country’s Angora goat farmers be audited and sign a declaration that they comply with sustainable production guidelines. And in a more recent development, Segard Masurel Wool Brokers has warned that South Africa’s future as a wool exporter depends on adhering to the standards required by international consumers. These emphasise the ethical treatment of animals, good management of the environment, and social responsibility.
With several ratings agencies now actively placing pressure on livestock farmers to ensure adherence to sustainable practices, it’s hard to imagine any farm, however remote, escaping scrutiny.
This story is from the Farmer's Weekly 5 October 2018 edition of Farmer's Weekly.
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