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12/05/2017

12 May 2017

Imports lower than in first quarter of 2016, Unfold the future at Nampo Harvest Day, Agriculture not yet out of the woods and more … Download
11/05/2017
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Tips to curb lameness

Have you ever noticed that problems with lameness increase during autumn and that foot problems affect your cows when they are at peak production? According to
08/05/2017
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EU milk producers reduce production

According to the final figures from the European Commission more than 48 000 milk producers from across the EU agreed to voluntarily reduce their milk production
08/05/2017
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Clean biofilm from calf facilities

According to Don Sockett, veterinary microbiologist at the University of Wisconsin it is critical to not only remove bedding when cleaning your calf facilities but also
08/05/2017
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Implications of “junk status” for agriculture

Dr John Purchase, Agbiz, CEO wrote: “As the dust settles on the past month’s dramatic political developments and South Africa’s much-publicised investment downgrades by the rating
08/05/2017
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You are invited to MPO North West farmers’ meetings

MPO North West chairman Johan Strydom invites milk producers to attend the region’s route meetings that will be held in Sannieshof, Ottosdal, Klerksdorp and Potchefstroom from
08/05/2017
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Bovine brucellosis advice

Dr Sewellyn Davey, chairperson of the brucellosis working committee of the National Animal Health Forum, has drawn up an information document on the dangers of spreading
08/05/2017
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Book your seat at the SALHC 2017

We are hard at work organising the 10th SA Large Herds conference, to be held at Champagne Sports Resort in the Drakensberg from 5 to 7
08/05/2017
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SA Cheese Festival the best ever

Johan Ehlers, CEO of Agri-Expo, organisers of the SA Cheese Festival, attributed the success of the 16th Festival to the focus on cheese and this diverse
05/05/2017

5 May 2017

SA Cheese Festival the best ever, Book your seat at the SALHC 2017, Bovine brucellosis advice and more … Download Newsletter
02/05/2017
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Danone forecasts increased earnings

Following its $12,5 billion acquisition of organic food producer WhiteWave foods Co in the US, global food company Danone increased its forecast for earnings per share
02/05/2017
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Canadian dairy sector accused of unfair practices

Canada’s dairy sector, which includes C$6 billion ($4.45 billion) in annual farmer milk sales, is protected by high tariffs on imports and controls on domestic production
02/05/2017
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Protein attracts consumers

The findings of research conducted by NZMP (Fonterra’s global brand of dairy ingredients) in five markets – Indonesia, China, Japan, the UK and the USA –
02/05/2017
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The countdown begins to SALHC 2017

In about six weeks’ time the South African Large Herds Conference will be in full swing at Champagne Sports Resort in the Drakensberg.  All exhibition space
02/05/2017
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Agricultural role-players unite around cheese

The Cape Made: Taste the Alternatives exhibition is a joint venture by the Western Cape Department of Agriculture (WCDoA) and Agri-Expo, the organisers of the SA
02/05/2017
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Thank you from MPO Mpumalanga

Douglas Dickson, chairman of MPO Mpumalanga, said a heartfelt thank-you to fellow milk producers Hannes Lombard, Aubrey de Jager and Deon van Rensburg, who made their
02/05/2017
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Milk purchases down on 2016

Milk purchases in March 2017 were 0,6% lower than in March 2016. This follows on a 4,4% decrease in February 2017 compared to February 2016 or
27/04/2017
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27 April 2017

Milk purchases down on 2016, Agricultural role-players unite around cheese, Thank you from MPO Mpumalanga and more … Download Newsletter
24/04/2017
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Dare to dairy – save the date!

The SA Society of Dairy Technology will host its 50th Annual AGM and Symposium with the theme “Dare to Dairy” at Kievits Kroon outside Pretoria from
24/04/2017
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How to deal with difficult people

Farmers, farm managers and supervisors face numerous challenges daily in keeping their farming enterprises efficient, sustainable and profitable. Part of the job is understanding and dealing