As a member of the Alpaca Breeders' Society, new farmers are introduced to helpful contacts in the alpaca community and are able to receive information and advice needed to run a successful farming business.
Members are guided by a Minimum Breed Standard and are protected by a Code of conduct on the sale and marketing of their animals, as well as the sale of fibre-related products. Furthermore, members have access to a wide range of services to improve their farming practices.
SA National Alpaca Day is celebrated annually on the 27th of April, and members across the country can arrange a meet-up to celebrate their achievements, or the society will host an open day for existing breeders and new alpaca farmers wanting to join the society.
Alpaca farming in South Africa started in the 21st century, when in 2000, from the high-altitude regions in the Andes Mountains of Chile, th...