For Diasham, the acquisition marks a transition aimed at scaling its legacy beyond its traditional markets.
Chew’s technical expertise covers phytogenics, probiotics and bioactive feed additives, with sustainability remaining a central focus throughout his career.
Without urgent and coordinated action, the livelihoods of thousands of South African farmers and the stability of the livestock sector remain at serious risk.
The government will develop technical guidelines for animal welfare certification and prepare human resources to support implementation.
Officials attributed the projected growth to resource availability and regulatory management.
The ten-year agreement provides for the creation of a bank containing 10 million doses of antigens from the two foot-and-mouth disease virus serotypes most prevalent in Brazil.
The challenge is magnified in a country where a large proportion of milk originates from smallholder farmers.
According to the companies, sustainable eggs will only become mainstream if they are priced on par with conventional options.
The extension would create more warehousing space while freeing up room in existing buildings for more effective use, potentially enabling the company to increase feed output over time.
Analysts attributed the decline to improved domestic supply, stable farm output, and easing costs for key inputs such as feed.