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27/05/2017
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Global prices 1,7% higher

Dairy product prices increased by 1,7% at the GlobalDairyTrade sale on 21 March. This has been the first increase since December 2016. Although prices are down
27/05/2017
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Successful Farmers’ Days in Western Cape

The MPO Western Cape hosted three successful Farmers’ Days in Swellendam, George and Durbanville, respectively from 14 to 16 March 2017. Dairy farmers who attended will
26/05/2017

Extended milking periods might be good

Research has a way of helping us gain a new perspective on how we can farm better. When it comes to research, no farming principle is
26/05/2017

26 May 2017

Milk intake lower than 2016, Successful producer meetings in KwaZulu-Natal, Nampo sets new record and more … Download Newsletter
25/05/2017

MPO Free State Farmers’ Day

Gideon Lamprecht, chairman MPO Free State, invites milk producers to one of the highlights on the region’s dairy calendar – a Farmers’ Day on 9 March
22/05/2017
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Sales boom predicted for infant formula in China

Predictions based on new research conducted by Mintel indicate that the infant formula market in China will grow by a compound annual growth rate of 5,4%
22/05/2017
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Undeniably Dairy campaign in the USA

The US dairy industry has joined forces under the leadership of the Innovation Centre for US Dairy to launch a new dairy campaign − Undeniably Dairy
22/05/2017
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Fonterra reopens Malaysian milk powder plant

Fonterra has reopened its milk powder plant in Malaysia following a NZ$7 million (US$4,8 million) investment in improving manufacturing efficiencies. The plant will blend and pack
22/05/2017
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Spotlight on 50th SASDT AGM and symposium

The 50th SASDT annual general meeting and symposium with the theme “Dare to Dairy” was held at Kievits Kroon outside Pretoria from 9 to 11 May
22/05/2017
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SASDT awards excellence

The Society of Dairy Technology (SASDT) handed out meritorious awards during their gala dinner which was held at Kievitz Kroon on Wednesday, 10 May. The 2016
22/05/2017
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Free State dairy farmers visit Jacobsdal

MPO Free State kicked off its 2017 route meetings, including practical demonstrations, at Mark Reuben’s farm in Jacobsdal on 10 May. Forty dairy farmers from Harrismith
22/05/2017
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Improved conditions for dairy farmers

At an MPO media conference held on Thursday, 11 May MPO economist Dr Koos Coetzee said conditions had improved since last year He expected milk production
19/05/2017

19 May 2017

Improved conditions for dairy farmers, Free State dairy farmers visit Jacobsdal,Spotlight on 50th SASDT AGM and symposium and more … Download Newsletter
15/05/2017
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Congratulations to the winner of our February competition!

Congratulations to Jurie Hartley of Juna Dairy, who is the winner of The Dairy Mail’s  competition in February to see who knows our industry the best.
15/05/2017
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Parmalat buys speciality US dairies

Parmalat announced the acquisition of two US dairy companies which specialises in ethnic dairy products, gourmet cheeses and yoghurt products. Karoun Dairies and Blue Isle company
15/05/2017
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US production grows steadily

Dairy farmers in the United States continued to expand last year with the national dairy herd growing by 59 000 cows. Milk production also continues to grow
15/05/2017
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Agriculture not yet out of the woods

According to Paul Makube, senior agricultural economist at FNB Business South Africa’s agricultural sector is now on course for recovery but not yet out of the
15/05/2017
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Global dairy prices recover

Prices at the latest GlobalDairyTrade auction held on 2 May were 3,6% higher than at the previous sale at the end of April, the fourth increase
15/05/2017
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Unfold the future at Nampo Harvest Day

The 51st Nampo Harvest Day with the theme “Unfold the future” is being presented outside Bothaville from 16 to 19 May 2017. Toit Wessels, Assistant Manager:
15/05/2017
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Imports lower than in first quarter of 2016

Total imports during the first quarter of 2017 were 46% lower than during the same period last year. Between January and March 2017 21 112 tonnes of