Assessment of Cooperatives in the Poultry Industry - 2013.pdf - Seda

Research Report: Addressing the Needs, Opportunities and Challenges of Cooperatives
and Collectively Owned Enterprises in the Poultry and Related Industries
2.9. Synthesis
The above information has highlighted some of the key factors affecting the poultry industry and
provided a snapshot of the performance of the industry. The poultry industry has shown consistent
growth and from this perspective presents a good market for entry by cooperatives.
Limiting factors include the increase in imports and the barriers to entry created by the dominance
of the industry by large producers. There is a large amount of scope in support functions and along
the value chain for cooperatives to enter.
There are many support organisations in place that are able to provide financial assistance to
cooperatives. Most cooperatives are, however, likely unaware of these opportunities. SEDA and the
Developing Poultry Farmers Association (DPFO) are the primary organisations offering support
specific to cooperatives in the poultry industry. Our study will investigate this support and provide
SEDA with further information on how to support cooperatives more effectively.
The next chapter provides a review of the legislation and policies which are pertinent to
cooperatives in the poultry industry.
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