Animal Feed Manufacturers Association - AFMA

11/06/2026

📢 AFMA Member Vacancy

💼 Position: Monogastric Nutritionist (Animal Feed – Swine Focus)
🏢 Company: ADM
📌 Location: Johannesburg, SA
🕒 Type of employment: Full Time

🔗 Apply here: https://www.agrijob.co.za/job/monogastric-nutritionist-swine-focus/

11/06/2026

KEYNOTE SPEAKER ANNOUNCEMENT!

We are excited to announce 𝗗𝗿. 𝗟𝘂𝗶𝘀 𝗥𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗼 as a Keynote Speaker at the AFMA Forum 2026!

As the Founder and CEO of BIOFRACTAL, Dr. Romero is at the forefront of developing innovative solutions that help identify and overcome nutritional limitations and sub-clinical challenges impacting the profitability and sustainability of animal production.

With more than 20 years of international experience spanning animal nutrition, animal health, innovation leadership, and production systems, Dr. Romero has worked across the globe to advance science-based solutions for the livestock industry.

🎙️ His keynote at the AFMA Forum 2026 will focus on:
Decoding and Solving Limitations for Animal Performance Using AI-Based Transcriptomic Analyses

Dr. Romero holds a PhD in Animal Science from the University of Alberta, Canada, and has led innovation strategy and project portfolios for global industry leaders including Danisco/DuPont Animal Nutrition and DSM Animal Nutrition & Health.

Passionate about improving animal production through innovation, Dr. Romero combines cutting-edge science, gene expression technologies, and AI to help shape a more sustainable and profitable future for the industry.

We look forward to welcoming 𝗗𝗿. 𝗟𝘂𝗶𝘀 𝗥𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗼 to the AFMA Forum 2026 stage!

🌐 https://www.biofractal.ai/about-us

10/06/2026

📢 AFMA Member Vacancies

💼 Position: Animal Feed Sales Marketer/s
🏢 Company: Sernick Group
📌 Location: Kroonindustria, Free State, SA
🕒 Type of employment: Full Time

🔗 Apply here: : https://www.agrijob.co.za/job/animal-feed-sales-marketer-s-2/

10/06/2026

📢 AFMA Member Vacancy

💼 Position: Senior Farm Manager: Laying and Rearing (Animal Science)
🏢 Company: Sovereign Foods
📌 Location: Kariega, SA
🕒 Type of employment: Full Time

🔗 Apply here: : https://www.agrijob.co.za/job/25-5/

10/06/2026

Thank you AgriOrbit for another excellent article! 👏

We appreciate the coverage of AFMA's second annual Media and Industry Day, held in Pretoria on 28 May, where plans were announced to modernise the AFMA Code of Conduct into a risk-based, technology-driven assurance system. This important initiative aims to strengthen traceability, accountability, and consumer confidence across the integrated feed and food value chain.

📖 Read the full article here: https://agriorbit.com/afma-calls-for-feed-security/?fbclid=IwY2xjawSWBqZleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFhVTBDaFFTWjZZZ0VFR2Fyc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHtI022L7YbbpsFOwxWugHygOFfJ_-eLBr_Pz6b3e3KXtIq8m3vytF-ZIzz2S_aem_sZfRZcsgoCoZHG5iOJJKBw

AFMA hosted its second annual media and industry day in Pretoria on 28 May, during which it announced plans to modernise its code of conduct into a risk-based, technology-driven assurance system to strengthen traceability, accountability, and consumer confidence across the integrated feed and food value chain.

Click on the link in the comments section to read more 👇.

Animal Feed Manufacturers Association - AFMA

04/06/2026

We are proud to congratulate AFMA Executive Director, Liesl Breytenbach, on her election as a Member Representative on the Agbiz Steering Committee during the Agbiz Congress 2026 in Gqeberha.

Liesl joins a distinguished leadership team that will help guide Agbiz as it continues to champion the interests of agribusinesses across Southern Africa.

Her election is a testament to her dedication to the agricultural sector and her passion for fostering collaboration across the value chain. As delegates gather under the theme Embracing Collaboration, we look forward to the valuable perspective and leadership she will bring to this important role.

Congratulations, Liesl! We are incredibly proud of you and this achievement.👏



Agbiz (Agricultural Business Chamber)
Agbiz Grain

03/06/2026

🌱 Invest in Future Industry Leaders

sponsorship opportunities for the Student Industry Case Challenge are still available!

Calling on companies committed to student development, skills growth and supporting the future of the animal feed industry to get involved. Supporting this initiative is more than a sponsorship, it is an investment in future talent and a valuable opportunity to strengthen the connection between academia and industry.

The challenge brings together top-performing students from universities across South Africa to solve a real-world industry challenge and present their innovative solutions before industry leaders and delegates at the AFMA Forum.

If your company is passionate about developing future talent, encouraging innovation and demonstrating its commitment to industry growth, we invite you to partner with us.

More information: https://www.afmaforum.co.za/

02/06/2026

🎉 AFMA Welcomes Biochem as a New Associate Member 🎉

We are delighted to announce that Biochem has joined AFMA as an Associate Member.

Celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, the German-based company is deeply rooted in the animal feed industry and has built a strong global reputation for providing reliable, scientifically proven specialty additives and feed supplements to more than 90 markets worldwide.

Biochem is now represented in South Africa through its subsidiary, Biochem South-East Africa (Pty) Ltd, based in Pretoria, further strengthening its commitment to supporting the local animal feed industry.

We look forward to a successful partnership and are proud to welcome Biochem to the AFMA family.

01/06/2026

🎙️ Our Executive Director, Liesl Breytenbach, recently spoke about the upcoming Animal Feed Manufacturers Association (AFMA) Forum 2026, sharing insights into what delegates can look forward to at this year’s event.

She highlighted the importance of collaboration, innovation, and industry alignment as key drivers shaping the future of the animal feed sector, and what makes the AFMA Forum such a valuable platform for engagement and knowledge sharing.

🎧 Listen to the interview here: https://www.afmaforum.co.za/landbouradio-interview-with-liesl-breytenbach_18-may-2026/



LandbouRadio
Plaas Media
AgriOrbit

29/05/2026

📢 AFMA Member Vacancies

💼 Position: Regional Quality Assurance/ Quality Control Officer
🏢 Company: De Heus
🕒 Type of employment: Full Time

📌 Location & application links:
1. Umlaas Road: https://www.agrijob.co.za/job/25-2/

2. Kleinberg: https://www.agrijob.co.za/job/regional-quality-assurance-quality-control-officer-animal-science/

3. Klerksdorp: https://www.agrijob.co.za/job/regional-quality-assurance-quality-control-officer-animal-science-2/