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27/06/2016
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Biotech labelling on the table

The chairman of the National Milk Producers’ Federation (NMPF) in the USA urged  Congress to establish a federal standard that pre-empts state mandates relating to labels
27/06/2016
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Support for EU dwindles

Farmers in the United Kingdom are not fully in support of Britain remaining a member of the EU. A survey commissioned by the National Farm Research
20/06/2016
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Overview of market situation

Philip Swart, MPO manager: member services gave an overview of the current market situation in an interview with Deon Blume on Algoa Fm. To listen to
20/06/2016
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International milk price recovery possible in 2016

A recovery in international milk prices during 2016 is possible, although the exact timing still remains uncertain. This was the consensus of the 69 dairy experts
20/06/2016
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Challenges facing milk producers

Sabrina Dean spoke to MPO CEO Dr Chris van Dijk about some of the challenges facing producers, especially inland producers, in an interview on OFM Agri
20/06/2016
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Interesting information shared at MPO North Farmers’ Day

Interesting information was shared at the MPO North Farmers’ Day held on Thursday, 9 June 2016 at Jasmyn Farm Stall, Hartbeespoort Dam. The meeting was characterised
20/06/2016
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What the weather has in store

AgriSeker published its latest weather report this week. To view this report, click HERE.
20/06/2016
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Economic Evaluation of Stall Stocking Density of Lactating Dairy Cows

An increase in stall-stocking density (SSD), as measured by the number of lactating cows per stall in a freestall barn, reduces cow performance, such as milk
20/06/2016
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Predicting pregnancy loss

It has become general practice nowadays for dairy managers to use tools which allow for pregnancy diagnosis earlier than the traditional 35 to 45 days after
20/06/2016
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What the weather has in store

AgriSeker published its latest weather report this week. To view this report, click HERE.
20/06/2016
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Interesting information shared at MPO North Farmers’ Day

Interesting information was shared at the MPO North Farmers’ Day held on Thursday, 9 June 2016 at Jasmyn Farm Stall, Hartbeespoort Dam. The meeting was characterised
20/06/2016
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Overview of market situation

Philip Swart, MPO manager: member services gave an overview of the current market situation in an interview with Deon Blume on Algoa Fm. To listen to
20/06/2016
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Challenges facing milk producers

Sabrina Dean spoke to MPO CEO Dr Chris van Dijk about some of the challenges facing producers, especially inland producers, in an interview on OFM Agri
20/06/2016
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International milk price recovery possible in 2016

A recovery in international milk prices during 2016 is possible, although the exact timing still remains uncertain. This was the consensus of the 69 dairy experts
13/06/2016
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Milk pricing in big supermarkets questioned

Media reports this week highlighted the fact that retail prices for dairy products have been increasing while producer prices have over the past two years remained
13/06/2016
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Celebrating milk the South African way!

On Sunday, 5 June 2016 visitors to the Jasmyn Farm Stall near the Hartbeespoort Dam in the North West were pleasantly surprised when they received free
13/06/2016
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Clover clinches top spot in reputation study

Milk processor Clover has claimed the top spot in the Reputation Institute’s study of the most reputable companies in South Africa in 2016. Johann Vorster, Clover
13/06/2016
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International prices moving upward

Global dairy prices continued to improve at the Global Dairy Trade auction on 1 June 2016, with the Global Dairy Price Index climbing by 3,4%, with
13/06/2016
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Overview of milk production and consumption

MPO economist Dr Koos Coetzee gave an overview of the latest milk production and consumption figures in an interview with Lise Roberts on RSG Landbou. To
13/06/2016
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Watershed meeting on environmental sustainability

Sustainability initiatives and opportunities within the dairy industry were discussed at a watershed meeting where a broad cross-section of the dairy industry, including industry bodies, processors