Research Library
Open Access. Shared Knowledge. Stronger Industry.
The RMIS Research Library is a free, open-access collection of completed research studies funded through the statutory levy. This includes new research identified through the RMIS Field to Future process, as well as the full archive of studies conducted under the previous industry structure through Red Meat Research and Development South Africa (RMRD SA).
Every study in this library was funded by the industry, and we believe it should be available to everyone. No paywall. No gatekeeping. Just access to the knowledge your levy has made possible.
Browse by category or date to find research articles and popular articles. By making this library freely available, we are putting knowledge where it belongs: in the hands of the people who need it most.
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Inclusive Growth Baseline Review
Abstract This study provides a baseline review of the farming approaches employed by emerging livestock farmers in South Africa, with specific emphasis on how different land access systems (communal and freehold) influence production systems, farmer behaviour, and the...
Red Meat Voice – National Listening Study 2025
The 2025 National Listening Study found that South Africa’s red meat industry is active, resilient, and highly interconnected, but fragmented and insufficiently coordinated. While stakeholders broadly agree on key priorities such as animal health, traceability, biosecurity, and market access, implementation remains inconsistent due to weak system-wide alignment, fragmented communication, and uneven decision-making.
Assessing the Effectiveness of Livestock Theft Prevention Forums
Livestock theft remains one of the most significant threats to South Africa’s agricultural sector, undermining rural livelihoods, food security, and economic sustainability. This study evaluates the effectiveness of the Livestock Theft Prevention Forums (LSTPFs), including the National Stock Theft Prevention Forum (NSTPF), Provincial Stock Theft Prevention Forums (PSTPFs), and local Stock Theft Information Centres (STICs), in addressing livestock theft through stakeholder collaboration, crime prevention, and policy influence.
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