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23/03/2017
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Positive outlook for milk producers in 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
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Concern about the postponement of price increases

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
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Landcorp scaling back dairy conversions

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
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Cheese firms plead guilty in separate cases

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
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17 March 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
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The big question

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
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Step up your game!

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
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How to handle an employee with a bad attitude

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
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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
13/03/2017
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Key role players in agriculture must pull together to drive growth and development

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
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Agricultural sector on path to recovery after being hit by drought, volatile rand

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
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10 March 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
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New feed improves dairy cow yield

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
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Higher maize crop expected

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
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Milk production in January 2017 3,2% more than in January 2016

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
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3 March 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
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24 February 2017

Successful Silage Day in Lichtenburg, Review of the diesel fuel tax refund system, Tips for calving and more … Download Newsletter
20/02/2017
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So many great reasons to visit the 2017 South African Cheese Festival!

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
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Africa’s thirst for UHT milk grows

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
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Almond milk on the menu

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