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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 April 2026

AFMA Matrix is all about showcasing topics that are relevant to South Africa’s feed industry. In the April 2026 issue we share in-depth and insightful articles relevant to the industry, including a detailed look at the amended Farm Feed Regulations and what it means for animal feed role-players, feed industry compliance, and South Africa’s soya bean boom. Also included are feedback from members about company news and financial outlooks.

Look forward to the following articles:

  • The protein behind the feed sector.
  • Building practical compliance capacity in the feed industry.
  • Copper sulphate tariff increase: Alternative duty-free supply options.
  • Feeding animal-derived protein: What is allowed and what not.
  • Now hiring! Job opportunities in the animal feed industry.
  • The AAMP: Where do we stand?
  • AFMA Writers’ Cup: GM maize and feeding behaviour.
  • Yeast-based additives in ruminant nutrition.
  • Effects of feeding agroindustrial by-products on rumen fermentation.
  • Mycotoxin risk demands adaptive management.
  • Competitiveness of the South African broiler industry.
  • Strategic technologies to improve phytogenic feed additive efficacy.
  • 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.

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Read selected articles

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 coli Estimated reading...

Alternative byproducts to replace soya bean in pig nutrition

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

Swiss feed milling experience shared on local soil

Estimated reading time: 4 minutes Feed milling refers to the combination of processes utilised to produce feed suitable for animal consumption. The course came into...

Poultry industry paradigms: Connecting the dots

Estimated reading time: 16 minutes Providing high-quality food for the increasing world population with limited natural resources is a challenge for animal agriculture. It...