Nufarmer Africa Magazine Sept/Oct 2014 | Page 21

Nufarmer Africa Poultry production for food security: The South African perspective Dr. Thobela Nkukwana, ARC-Animal Production Institute Background Food security encompasses four dimensions: food availability, access, utilization and stability; and can quickly change in a region, suddenly putting countless people at risk. The animal feed industry is committed to feeding the world responsibly, by reducing environmental impact and improving consumer health through the production of high quality and safe animal products. According to the Food an