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18/04/2016
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Cattle diseases prevalent in March

Veterinarian Dr Danie Odendaal gave an overview of the cattle diseases that were prevalent in March 2016 in an interview with Lise Roberts on RSG Landbou.
18/04/2016
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Scam alert to drought-affected farmers

The Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF) alerted drought-affected farmers about a scammer who asks farmers to pay him R20 000 to secure a cash
18/04/2016
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OBP update on contact details and orders

Onderstepoort Biological Products started implementing a new distribution system from        1 April 2016.  Orders can be submitted on Monday to Friday but no
18/04/2016
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Local supply and demand situation in the spotlight

Consumers will not face empty shelves this autumn. According to MPO economist Dr Koos Coetzee consumers will not have to worry about the supply of dairy
11/04/2016
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Invited Review: Transitioning from Milk to Solid Feed in Dairy Heifers

Calves are born with a physically and metabolically underdeveloped rumen and initially rely on milk to meet nutrient demands for maintenance and growth. Initiation of solid
11/04/2016
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Effects of two-stage weaning with nose flap devices applied to calves on cow body condition, calf performance, and calf humoral immune response

The effects of nose flap devices in calves before dam separation on cow BCS, pre- and post-separation calf performance, and humoral immune response were compared with
11/04/2016
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Interest rates continue to increase

For an overview of current economic trends such as interest rates, click HERE to view Absa’s latest edition of Agri Trends.
11/04/2016
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Build capacity through training

The MPO’s Institute for Dairy Technology offers the following skills development programmes to all workers on dairy farms: • Milk production and husbandry • Artificial insemination
11/04/2016
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SA Cheese Festival in the spotlight

Festival goers can prepare themselves for a terrific experience when the 15th South African Cheese Festival is celebrated at Sandringham, Stellenbosch from 30 April to 2
11/04/2016
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Imports lower, exports constant

Imports remain at low levels. In February 2016, 2 600 tonnes of dairy product were imported, 17% less than in January 2016. Total imports in January
04/04/2016
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Large dairies expand despite low prices

The number of large dairy farms, those with 1 000 cows or more, is increasing rapidly in the US.  This is despite the fact that farmers
04/04/2016
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How to train managers to become leaders

Bob Grace, a leading organisational psychologist and leadership consultant in the industry, said to scale your business, you have to have leaders in place in your
04/04/2016
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What the weather has in store for you

For an overview of the weather during March 2016 and to find out what the weather has in store for you click HERE to view Absa
04/04/2016
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Sustainable Dairy: Nutrition and Composition

The South African Society for Dairy Technology (SASDT) is hosting its 49th Annual AGM and Symposium with the theme Sustainable Dairy: Nutrition and Composition from 10
04/04/2016
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Sage Foundation assists drought-stricken small-scale farmers

The Sage Foundation is working closely with Agri SA to deliver drought relief to small-scale farmers, the local community, and the school at Goedverwacht, a farming
04/04/2016
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DTI launches export strategy

The Department of Trade and Industry launched its Integrated National Export Strategy (Export 2030) with the theme Export Promoting Industrialisation to spur growth amid economic crisis
04/04/2016
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New dairy regulations implemented

The Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF) confirmed with stakeholders in the dairy industry that the implementation date of the new dairy and imitation dairy
01/04/2016
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China’s milk stockpile leaves New Zealand dairy farmers struggling

China once helped drive global dairy demand but its stockpiling of powdered milk sent prices plunging and has left farmers in the world’s top milk exporter,
01/04/2016
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Revision of variable tariff formula for wheat requested

National Treasury stated in a media statement issued on 8 April 2016 that the Minister of Finance had decided to approve the implementation of the amendment
22/03/2016
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China’s powder market withdrawal impacts global market

China was a significant importer of milk powder, accounting for 20% of the total global trading volume in 2013, importing more than 850,000 tons. But the