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05/10/2015
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Better outlook for Fonterra producers

Fonterra has increased its forecasted farm gate price for the 2015/16 season by NZ$0,75 to NZ$4,60 per kilogram of milk solids (by 45c to R2,76/litre). The
05/10/2015
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Building a bridge

There is a divide between farmers and consumers that influence the way consumers perceive agriculture. That is why educating consumers to understand where the products come
05/10/2015
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The latest data on weather conditions

The Absa Insurance Company released the latest Cumulus report, which gives an overview of various weather conditions in the country relevant to farmers. Find out more
05/10/2015
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MPO meets with Free State producers

The MPO Free State met with producers in Clocolan on 25 September. The aim was to support the approximately 60 farmers in the area who face
05/10/2015
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Milk SA against VAT on milk

Milk South Africa, with input form its members, the MPO and Sampro as well as members of the Advisory Committee on Dairy Regulations and Standards, has
05/10/2015
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International award for Dairy Gives You Go campaign

The Dairy gives you go campaign of Milk South Africa’s Consumer Education Project (CEP) was awarded the best television and social media campaign at the 2015
05/10/2015
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Slowdown in milk production growth

Milk production growth is slowing down. In August 2015, 265 million litres of milk was produced. This is 5,9% more than during August 2014. Year-on-year production
28/09/2015
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China and Ireland co-operate on food safety

China and Ireland signed an agreement on food safety last week. The agreement builds on the agri-food partnership between the countries and sets out future cooperation
28/09/2015
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Views on the value of the rand

Independent analyst Frans de Klerk shared his views on the trend in the value of the rand in an interview on RSG. To listen to the
28/09/2015
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Wealth of information at World Dairy Summit

The International Dairy Federation’s World Dairy Summit 2015 was officialy opened on Monday, 21 September 2015. The WDS 2015 attracted over 1 200 dairy producers, farmers,
28/09/2015
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Importance of World Rabies Day

Monday, 28 September is World Rabies Day. Managing director of the South African Veterinary Association Dr Paul van Dam explained in an interview on RSG why
28/09/2015
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Spotlight on local market situation

MPO economist Dr Koos Coetzee gave an overview of the local market situation, in particular production and price trends, in an interview on RSG. To listen
28/09/2015
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Comply with new regulations

The department of agriculture, forestry and fisheries sent a reminder to all stakeholders in the dairy industry that almost six months have passes since the publication
28/09/2015
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Support our dairy farmers

In a press statement released on Friday, 18 September, Nigel Lok, newly elected chairman of the MPO, urged consumers and other stakeholders in the dairy value
21/09/2015
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Successfully selecting semen

It is important to make well-informed decisions when selecting semen. Choosing bulls at random or even just the bulls that fit your pocket will not benefit
21/09/2015
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Overview of new MPO leadership

MPO manager market protection and development Barbara Bieldt gave an overview of the new MPO leadership on national and regional levels in an interview with Lise
21/09/2015
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Idexx winner of TDM Innovation Award

Now in its second year, The Dairy Mail (TDM) Innovation Awards aim to recognise and celebrate companies and products that conceptualise and produce technological solutions that
21/09/2015
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Effect of the weak rand on the dairy industry

Dr Chris van Dijk, MPO chief executive, spoke on Algoa FM about the effect of the weak rand on the industry, in particular in terms of
21/09/2015
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Food for thought at MPO congress

The MPO hosted its annual conference at the Saint George Hotel outside Pretoria on 10 September. The theme of this year’s congress was Optimise your business.
21/09/2015
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MPO gala dinner awards

The MPO’s annual gala dinner and awards ceremony on Wednesday, 9 September, was hosted by MPO North at the Saint George Hotel outside Pretoria. FNB was