HomeMagazinesAFMA Matrix

AFMA Matrix

AFMA Matrix is a quarterly scientific magazine published on behalf of the Animal Feeds Manufacturer’s Association (AFMA) in South Africa and Southern Africa. This is the only magazine in South Africa dedicated to the animal feed industry and ideally positioned to facilitate discussion between role-players, whether in the form of the latest industry news or the latest feed research. Contact us: lynette@plaasmedia.co.za.

Read AFMA Matrix in July 2026

AFMA Matrix showcases topics relevant to South Africa’s feed industry. In the July 2026 issue, we share in-depth and insightful articles relevant to the industry, such as global feed ingredient supply risks amid the disruptions in the Middle East, the outlook for soya oilcake, the third-round winners in the AFMA Intervarsity Writer’s Cup, and AFMA’s second annual media and industry day.

Look forward to the following articles:

  • Rendering sector in South Africa’s livestock value chain.
  • Future of the feed ingredient trade under AfCFTA.
  • Securing the future skills pipeline through AFMA student outreach.
  • Efficiency under pressure: Global ruminant feed outlook.
  • Challenges to key components of the red meat industry.
  • The measurable results of yeast products in ruminant systems.
  • A practical perspective on sclerotia in livestock feed.
  • Affordable proteins drive global feed growth.
  • Industry stewardship in the SA pork industry.
  • Benefits of immunomodulation in poultry and swine production.
  • Mycotoxin occurrence in poultry feed and feed ingredients.
  • And much more!

Click here to download a PDF version of AFMA Matrix. The magazine is also available as an interactive flipbook at digimags.agriorbit.com.

Read previous issues

Read selected articles

AFMA Matrix July 2026 now available

The July 2026 issue of AFMA Matrix once again contains articles focussed on the latest science in the animal feed manufacturing sector, as well...

AFMA Matrix April 2026 now available

In the April 2026 edition of AFMA Matrix, the spotlight falls on the newly amended Farm Feed Regulations, the first major revision in nearly...

The role of feed-grade amino acids in the bioeconomy: Contribution from...

A sustainable and circular bioeconomy is an option for a better future (Sturm and Banse, 2021; Chavarria et al., 2020; Fritsche et al., 2020)....

AFMA Intervarsity Writer’s Cup 2023: Winner round 3/own research

The effect of ionophone use and essential oil compounds in calf diets on animal growth and the prevalence of antibiotic resistant Escherichia coliEstimated reading...

Alternative byproducts to replace soya bean in pig nutrition

Estimated reading time: 5 minutesThis article discusses alternative byproducts to replace soya bean in pigs’ diets and their effects on growth performance and...