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23/03/2017
Milk producers can expect a better year in 2017 than in 2016. In a presentation at the Alzu Agricultural Economy Day held on Friday, 17 March
23/03/2017
The MPO is concerned about rumours that milk buyers are planning not to grant the normal pre-winter increases in producer prices. MPO CEO Dr Chris van
22/03/2017
Landcorp, New Zealand’s largest farming company will scale back the conversion of former forestry land to dairy farming at the Wairakei Estate north of Taupo following
22/03/2017
Three cheese companies have pleaded guilty to different charges in two separate cases, according to the US Department of Justice. Universal Cheese & Drying and International
17/03/2017
Concern about the postponement of price increases, Positive outlook for milk producers in 2017, Successful Free State Silage Day and more … Download Newsletter
13/03/2017
Farmers strive to get the best possible milk production out of their herd to better manage profit margins. This means one has to invest in the
13/03/2017
MPO Western Cape chairman Philip Blanckenberg invites milk producers to attend the MPO Western Cape Farmers’ Days that will be held in Swellendam, George and Durbanville
13/03/2017
Unfortunately, even when dairy managers try to hire the best team, there is still the probability they will end up with a difficult employee or two.
13/03/2017
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
13/03/2017
Agriculture can contribute tremendously to growth and development in South Africa but policymakers and key role players must “pull together” to improve access for new entrants,
13/03/2017
Following the release, on 7 March 2017, of the GDP figures for the fourth quarter of 2016, Senior Agricultural Economist at Absa, Wessel Lemmer, commented as
10/03/2017
Agricultural sector on path to recovery after being hit by drought, volatile rand,Key role players in agriculture must pull together to drive growth and development, Step
10/03/2017
Dutch researchers have developed a dairy nutrition model designed to boost milk yields and milk fat in view of the abolition of the EU milk quota
06/03/2017
The South African Crop Estimates Committee expects a total maize crop of 13,9 million tonnes in 2017, the highest crop since 2014. An estimated 2,63 million
06/03/2017
Milk SA estimates the total milk intake in January 2017 at 261 million litres, 3,2% more than in January 2016. Total milk intake in 2016 was
03/03/2017
Higher maize crop expected, Milk production in January 2017 3,2% more than in January 2016, MPO Free State Farmers’ Day and more … Download Newsletter
24/02/2017
Successful Silage Day in Lichtenburg, Review of the diesel fuel tax refund system, Tips for calving and more … Download Newsletter
20/02/2017
Spoil yourself with a ticket to the award-winning South African Cheese Festival and discover an amazing selection of excellent and unique cheeses, other cheese products and
20/02/2017
It seems that Africa and Asia are mainly responsible for the growth of the UHT market as consumers on these continents create a higher demand for
20/02/2017
Starbucks, one of America’s favourite retailers when it comes to coffee shops, now offers almond milk on their menu, to be selected as an option to