Being custodians of the land, farmers have a responsibility to the natural and social environment they live in. They are also increasingly confronted with pressures downstream in the value chain, consumers and the public at large. Although sometimes perceived as negative, these contribute to longer term stability, social and environmental sustainability, and food security with positive consequences to the sustainability and profitability of the enterprise. This document provides principles and self-assessment measures that will guide red meat producers towards continuous improvement and adherence to the Code presented.
Our sincere appreciation goes to everyone that has contributed to the development of the Code.
Aangesien boere rentmeesters van die grond is wat aan hulle toevertrou is, het hulle ʼn verantwoordelikheid teenoor die natuur en die sosiale omgewing waarin hulle woon. Hulle word ook toenemend gekonfronteer met druk van rolspelers laer af in die waardeketting, verbruikers en die publiek in die algemeen. Hoewel sommige hiervan negatief ervaar word, dra dit tog by tot lang termyn stabiliteit, sosiale- en omgewingsvolhoubaarheid, en voedselsekerheid met positiewe gevolge vir die volhoubaarheid en winsgewendheid van die boerdery- onderneming. Hierdie dokument verskaf beginsels, self-evalueringsinstrumente en standaard operasionele prosedures (SOP’s) wat rooivleisprodusente sal help om voordurend te verbeter en die Kode na te kom. Ons opregte dank aan elkeen wat bygedra het tot die beplanning en ontwikkeling van die Kode.