Chinese new year boosts abalone farming in South Africa

Abalones, or marine snails, are a much sought-after delicacy in Asia with demanding peaking around the Chinese New Year.

Outside of Asia, South Africa is the largest exporter of farmed abalone - destined almost exclusively for the Chinese market.

From Hermanus on the southern coast of South Africa, the BBC's Jason Boswell finds out more for Africa Business Report.

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