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18/01/2016
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Effect of drought on milk producers

The MPO’s regional chairmen gave an overview on the effect of the drought on milk producers in each of their regions during a meeting held on
18/01/2016
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MPO objects against change in maize tariff

The MPO objected against an application by Grain SA for an increase in the Dollar reference price used to determine the SACU maize import tariff in
18/01/2016
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Thank you for feed donation

The MPO thanks everyone involved in the collection and distribution of feed to more than 40 drought-stricken farmers in the North West and Free State towards
18/01/2016
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Do not miss Mpumalanga Silage and Hay Day 2016

MPO Mpumalanga chairman Douglas Dickson invites all dairy farmers to attend the MPO Alzu Silage and Hay Day 2016, to be held on Thursday, 21 January
18/01/2016
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International prices remain high

Prices at the latest Fonterra GlobalDairyTrade auction on 5 January 2016 were 1,6% down from the previous sale. This followed an increase of 5,5% in international
18/01/2016

Lower production in key exporting countries

Milk production growth in major exporting and importing countries slowed down in the first ten months of 2015. US production increased by 1,3%, compared to 2,4%
08/01/2016
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Slowdown in milk production growth

Milk production in November 2015 was 0,8% lower than in November 2014. Total production for the first ten months of 2015 is 6,5% more than the
14/12/2015
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Fonterra Australia unveils private-label milk plant

Fonterra has expanded its site in Cobden by adding an AU$31 million fresh-milk plant to supply Australian retailer Woolworths. The plant, which was officially opened by
14/12/2015
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Dairy consumption may help prevent frailty in the elderly

Consumption of low-fat milk and yogurt is associated with a decreased risk of frailty among elderly people, a recent study revealed. The study, conducted by the
14/12/2015
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Diarise Mpumalanga Silage and Hay Day 2016

MPO Mpumalanga chairman Douglas Dickson invites all dairy farmers to attend the MPO Alzu Silage and Hay Day 2016, to be held on Thursday, 21 January
14/12/2015
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Drought assistance initiative by Agri SA

On 9 December 2015 Agri SA announced the launch of a drought assistance initiative to South African farmers in drought-stricken regions. The drought negatively affecting the
14/12/2015
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MPO coordinates feed donation

The MPO launched an action plan to supply roughage to producers in drought-stricken areas. The plan came into being after a liberal donation of roughage by
14/12/2015
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Be on the lookout for substandard feed

The Milk Producers’ Organisation cautions milk producers to ascertain the quality of grain and other feed products before buying them. The current cost squeeze resulting from
14/12/2015
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A Christmas message from our CEO, Dr Chris van Dijk

I really enjoy this time of the year as it is when I reflect back on what has been achieved during the year both personally and
14/12/2015
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A Christmas message from our CEO, Dr Chris van Dijk

I really enjoy this time of the year as it is when I reflect back on what has been achieved during the year both personally and
14/12/2015
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Be on the lookout for substandard feed

The Milk Producers’ Organisation cautions milk producers to ascertain the quality of grain and other feed products before buying them. The current cost squeeze resulting from
14/12/2015
mpo-latest-news-featured image

MPO coordinates feed donation

The MPO launched an action plan to supply roughage to producers in drought-stricken areas. The plan came into being after a liberal donation of roughage by
08/12/2015
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Farewell message from Agri SA executive head

Retiring Agri SA executive head Hans van der Merwe spoke to Lise Roberts about his career, the highlights and his message to farmers in an interview
08/12/2015
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Slight recovery in global dairy trade prices

At the latest Global Dairy Trade (GDT) internet auction held on 1 December prices were on average 3,6% higher than at the previous sale in mid-November.
08/12/2015
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Milk production growth slows down

Figures recently supplied by Milk SA show that the fast monthly growth in total milk supplies experienced since mid-2014 is slowing down. In October 2015, 302