The project will form part of the Poultry Industry and the greater Agricultural Industry of South Africa. The Poultry
industry is threefold as it is divided into the following sub-industries:
Egg Production Industry
The Broiler Industry
The Day Old Chick Supply Industry
The specific industry that the project will make direct and valuable contribution to will be the Egg Production
Industry. The Southern Africa Poultry Association (SAPA) represents farmers making contribution to the Poultry
Industry at large and is responsible for promoting, coordinating and contributing to the welfare of the Poultry
Industry in South Africa.
The Poultry Industry is highly regarded in South Africa as it is an industry that makes significant contribution towards
‘feeding the nation’. The Poultry Industry provides 61.4% of animal protein consumed in South Africa.