The Future of Lab-Grown Meat and Its Potential Impact on South African Farmers
Farmers Magazine | 21.01.2026 12:46
Lab-grown meat, also known as cultured or cell-based meat, is emerging as a major innovation in the global food industry. Produced by cultivating animal cells in controlled environments, lab-grown meat offers the taste, texture, and nutritional value of conventional meat without the need for raising and slaughtering livestock. As the technology develops, it has the potential to transform the meat sector in South Africa, creating both opportunities and challenges for local farmers.
